🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

81144

Monte Vista

ZIP Code 81144 is a standard zip code serving Monte Vista, Monte Vista, Colorado (CO), in Rio Grande County, United States. It has an estimated population of 7,344 with a median household income of $40,658. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Colorado (CO)
County: Rio Grande
City: Monte Vista
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.573100
Longitude: -106.140800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 282.86 mi²
Water Area: 0.21 mi²
Population Density: 26.0 people per mi² (25th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.705337°N, 37.400852°S, -105.964741°E, -106.314087°W

With 7,344 residents spread across 282.86 square miles, this area has a population density of 26.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

7,344

Population

60th percentile

$40,658

Median Income

30th percentile

$114,500

Median Home Value

40th percentile

282.86 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 81144 is $40,658, and the median home value is $114,500.

Housing

3,170

Total Units

2,855

Occupied Units

90.1%

Occupancy Rate

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