Alamosa, CO — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 81101 serves a portion of Alamosa, Colorado, within Alamosa County. This community is home to approximately 6,695 residents, with a median age of 28.8 years. The median household income of $91,525 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $393,557 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 56% owner-occupied and 44% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Alamosa is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 127 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 54% and an unemployment rate of 3.4%, 81101 reflects the economic character of Alamosa County in Colorado.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 6,695 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 2,743 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $91,525 | ↑ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $393,557 | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 127 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 22.7% | ↑ 99% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 54% | ↑ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.8 yrs | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 56% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 44% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 3,548 | — |