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ZIP Code 81501

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Population: 24,142

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 81501

What is the median household income in 81501?
The median household income in 81501 is $48,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 81501?
The poverty rate in 81501 is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 81501?
$283,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 81501?
The median gross rent in 81501 is $974 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 81501 residents have a college degree?
27.2% of adults in 81501 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
24,142
Median Income
$48,500
Median Home Value
$283,300
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.8%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,487 (+27.6%) Home Value: +$101,400 (+55.7%) Poverty Rate: -10.8 pp (-57.1%) Bachelor's+: 0.0 pp (+0%) Unemployment: -3.6 pp (-31.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 24,142
Median Age 35.0
Female 47.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 16.9% White (non-Hisp.) 76.0% Black 1.2% Asian 1.2% Two or More 9.3% Other 2.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.4%
Japanese
0.4%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
9.2%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $48,500 ±$6,407
Per Capita Income $74,591
Median Family Income $70,357
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Child Poverty Rate 13.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.1%
$10–15k
6.9%
$15–25k
10.5%
$25–35k
13.6%
$35–50k
13.1%
$50–75k
20.5%
$75–100k
9.9%
$100–150k
10.1%
$150–200k
3.5%
$200k+
4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,524
Owner-Occupied 47.1%
Renter-Occupied 52.9%
Vacancy Rate 5.6%
Median Home Value $283,300
Median Gross Rent $974
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 26.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
1.0%
$100–200k
3.8%
$200–300k
40.7%
$300–500k
34.9%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.2%
$500–1k
37.5%
$1–1.5k
29.2%
$1.5–2k
14.0%
$2–2.5k
2.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.6%
1 vehicle
40.3%
2 vehicles
32.5%
3+
14.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
52.7%
Single-fam. att.
6.3%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
7.9%
20+ units
10.4%
Mobile home
6.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.1%
1940–1969
5.5%
1970–1999
20.9%
2000–2009
8.4%
2010+
9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 90.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 27.2%
Graduate Degree 8.5%
Some College / Associate 24.2%
Less Than High School 2.1%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.0%
Unemployment Rate 7.8%
Work from Home 11.9%
Self-Employed 5.6%
Government Workers 15.8%
Private For-Profit 77.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.2%
Retail
14.6%
Prof. Services
13.1%
Arts/Entmt.
12.6%
Construction
6.0%
Finance
5.7%
Transportation
4.8%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Public Admin
3.2%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale
1.9%
Agriculture
1.5%
Occupation
Management
34.9%
Sales
22.7%
Food Prep
22.2%
Production
11.3%
Construction
8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 15.0 min
Drove Alone 64.8%
Carpool 9.0%
Public Transit 1.3%
Work from Home 11.9%
Walked 7.5%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 10,874
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 24.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 8.3%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
3.9%
10–14
3.3%
15–19
8.9%
20–24
12.7%
25–34
16.0%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
9.9%
55–64
5.3%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
10.6%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 12.6% Working age (18–64): 87.4% 65 and over: 17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.8%
Naturalized Citizen 44.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
38.4%
Europe
28.2%
Asia
18.2%
Africa
5.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%
With a Disability 19.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.5%
Uninsured 11.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.8%
Has a Computer 90.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 69.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023