81140 ZIP Code – La Jara, Colorado
ZIP code 81140 is a small ZIP code located in La Jara, Colorado, within Conejos County with a population of approximately 2,032 residents. At $44,082, the median household income here runs well below the Colorado average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $199,600 are below the national average, with 73.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $682 is below the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing).
At 4.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. An estimated 16.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 24.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 37.1, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 81124, 81120, 81148.
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ZIP 81140 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81140 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,032 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $199k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $682 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.4% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81124 – Capulin
- 81120 – Antonito
- 81148 – Romeo
- 81129 – Conejos
- 81141 – Manassa
- 81144 – Monte Vista
- 81101 – Alamosa
- 81151 – Sanford
- 81128 – Chromo
- 81132 – Del Norte
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81124 | CAPULIN | 356 | $82,262 |
| 81120 | ANTONITO | 2,043 | $33,988 |
| 81148 | ROMEO | 365 | $40,000 |
| 81129 | CONEJOS | Not provided | Not provided |
| 81141 | MANASSA | 1,012 | $53,929 |