ZIP code 81144
Where is ZIP code 81144?
Monte Vista, Colorado
Rio Grande County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81144 belongs to Monte Vista, Colorado in Rio Grande County. 81144 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 719. About 6,543 people live in the 81144 area, where the median household income is $64,662. The closest ZIP codes are 81135 (Homelake, 2.4 mi east), 81125 (Center, 11.5 mi north) and 81132 (Del Norte, 15.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 81144 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Monte Vista |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Rio Grande County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 37.5731, -106.1408 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 811 |
Population and income in 81144
| Population | 6,543 · higher than 60% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 23 · lower than 53% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.7 years · lower than 64% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $64,662 · lower than 72% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,699 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $234,200 · lower than 82% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $941 a month |
| Housing units | 2,973 |
| Households | 2,779 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 287.27 sq mi (plus 0.21 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81144. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81144
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81135 | Homelake, CO | 2.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 81125 | Center, CO | 11.5 mi N | Standard |
| 81132 | Del Norte, CO | 15.4 mi W | Standard |
| 81102 | Alamosa, CO | 15.7 mi SE | Unique |
| 81101 | Alamosa, CO | 16 mi SE | Standard |
| 81136 | Hooper, CO | 18 mi NE | Standard |
| 81146 | Mosca, CO | 18.8 mi E | Standard |
| 81124 | Capulin, CO | 20 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81140 | La Jara, CO | 20.9 mi S | Standard |
| 81151 | Sanford, CO | 25.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 81154 | South Fork, CO | 26.7 mi W | Standard |
| 81148 | Romeo, CO | 29 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81144 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81144
123 MAIN ST
MONTE VISTA CO 81144
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lariat, Maxeyville and Sargents School: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81144-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81144?
- 81144 is a Monte Vista, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81144 in?
- ZIP code 81144 is in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81144 in?
- 81144 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81144?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81144 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81144?
- About 6,543 people live in ZIP code 81144, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81144?
- The median household income in 81144 is $64,662 a year, lower than 72% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81144?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81144 are 81135 (Homelake, 2.4 miles), 81125 (Center, 11.5 miles), 81132 (Del Norte, 15.4 miles) and 81102 (Alamosa, 15.7 miles).