County ProfileCO
Rio Grande County
Population: 11,539 · 3 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
11,539
People
Median age
41.7
Housing
Total households
5,133
Income
Median household income
$64,411
Housing
Total housing units
6,616
Employment
Employment rate
55.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.3%
County details
Local time 03:30:05(MT)| Name | Rio Grande |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 3total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 3 Standard |
| Area code | 719 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 37.4858534, -106.453128 |
| Land area | 912 sq miles(2,362 km²) |
Map of Rio Grande county, Colorado with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Rio Grande County
Compare the largest cities in Rio Grande County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista | 4,247 | $61,684 | 1ZIPs |
| Del Norte | 1,458 | $40,700 | 1ZIPs |
| South Fork | 510 | $76,250 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Rio Grande County
Review the most populated postal areas across Rio Grande County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81144 | Monte Vista | $64,662 | 7,347 |
| 81132 | Del Norte | $55,000 | 2,977 |
| 81154 | South Fork | $77,177 | 1,302 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS