Durango, CO — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 81301 serves a portion of Durango, Colorado, within La Plata County. This community is home to approximately 16,084 residents, with a median age of 29.7 years. The median household income of $74,746 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $388,679 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 44% owner-occupied and 56% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Durango is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 128 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 43% and an unemployment rate of 5.9%, 81301 reflects the economic character of La Plata County in Colorado.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 16,084 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 12,580 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $74,746 | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $388,679 | ↑ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 128 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.0% | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 43% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.7 yrs | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 44% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 56% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,916 | — |