ZIP code 81151
Where is ZIP code 81151?
Sanford, Colorado
Conejos County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81151 belongs to Sanford, Colorado in Conejos County. 81151 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 1,716 people live in the 81151 area, where the median household income is $43,417. The closest ZIP codes are 81141 (Manassa, 5.9 mi south), 81140 (La Jara, 6 mi west) and 81148 (Romeo, 7.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 81151 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sanford |
| Also accepted | San Acacio |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Conejos County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 37.2583, -105.9047 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 811 |
Population and income in 81151
| Population | 1,716 · lower than 57% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 69% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.6 years · lower than 53% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $43,417 · lower than 95% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,893 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $188,500 · lower than 90% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,074 a month |
| Housing units | 848 |
| Households | 767 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 293.07 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81151. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81151
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81141 | Manassa, CO | 5.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81140 | La Jara, CO | 6 mi W | Standard |
| 81148 | Romeo, CO | 7.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81124 | Capulin, CO | 11.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81129 | Conejos, CO | 12.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81120 | Antonito, CO | 14 mi SW | Standard |
| 81101 | Alamosa, CO | 14.7 mi N | Standard |
| 81102 | Alamosa, CO | 15.1 mi N | Unique |
| 81138 | Jaroso, CO | 23.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81135 | Homelake, CO | 24.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81123 | Blanca, CO | 24.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 81144 | Monte Vista, CO | 25.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81151 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81151
123 MAIN ST
SANFORD CO 81151
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SAN ACACIO as the city name for 81151. Avoid Lasauses: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81151-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81151?
- 81151 is a Sanford, Colorado ZIP code. San Acacio is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 81151 in?
- ZIP code 81151 is in Conejos County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81151 in?
- 81151 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81151?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81151 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81151?
- About 1,716 people live in ZIP code 81151, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81151?
- The median household income in 81151 is $43,417 a year, lower than 95% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81151?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81151 are 81141 (Manassa, 5.9 miles), 81140 (La Jara, 6 miles), 81148 (Romeo, 7.4 miles) and 81124 (Capulin, 11.5 miles).