ZIP code 81131
Where is ZIP code 81131?
Crestone, Colorado
Saguache County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 81131 belongs to Crestone, Colorado in Saguache County. 81131 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Crestone post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 719. About 1,051 people live in the 81131 area, where the median household income is $45,156. The closest ZIP codes are 81143 (Moffat, 10.5 mi northwest), 81252 (Westcliffe, 18.2 mi northeast) and 81136 (Hooper, 18.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 81131 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Crestone |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Saguache County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 37.953, -105.6879 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 811 |
Population and income in 81131
| Population | 1,051 · lower than 66% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 78% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 64.9 years · higher than 96% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $45,156 · lower than 94% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $94,240 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 48% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $333,500 · lower than 71% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,643 a month |
| Housing units | 868 |
| Households | 775 (1.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 373.02 sq mi (plus 0.32 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81131. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81131
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81143 | Moffat, CO | 10.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 81252 | Westcliffe, CO | 18.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 81136 | Hooper, CO | 18.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 81232 | Hillside, CO | 22 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81146 | Mosca, CO | 22.9 mi S | Standard |
| 81125 | Center, CO | 26.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 81223 | Cotopaxi, CO | 28.8 mi N | Standard |
| 81149 | Saguache, CO | 29 mi W | Standard |
| 81040 | Gardner, CO | 29.7 mi E | Standard |
| 81222 | Coaldale, CO | 30.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81253 | Wetmore, CO | 31.6 mi E | Standard |
| 81233 | Howard, CO | 31.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81131 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81131
PO BOX 123
CRESTONE CO 81131
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81131-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81131?
- 81131 is a Crestone, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81131 in?
- ZIP code 81131 is in Saguache County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81131 in?
- 81131 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81131?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81131 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81131?
- About 1,051 people live in ZIP code 81131, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81131?
- The median household income in 81131 is $45,156 a year, lower than 94% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- Can I use 81131 for a street address?
- No. 81131 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Crestone use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81131?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81131 are 81143 (Moffat, 10.5 miles), 81252 (Westcliffe, 18.2 miles), 81136 (Hooper, 18.8 miles) and 81232 (Hillside, 22 miles).