ZIP code 81140
Where is ZIP code 81140?
La Jara, Colorado
Conejos County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81140 belongs to La Jara, Colorado in Conejos County. 81140 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 1,893 people live in the 81140 area, where the median household income is $46,781. The closest ZIP codes are 81124 (Capulin, 5.8 mi west), 81151 (Sanford, 6 mi east) and 81148 (Romeo, 8.3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 81140 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | La Jara |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Conejos County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 37.2907, -106.0054 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 811 |
Population and income in 81140
| Population | 1,893 · lower than 55% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 66% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.7 years · lower than 89% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $46,781 · lower than 93% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,656 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $239,700 · lower than 81% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $718 a month |
| Housing units | 861 |
| Households | 770 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 286.02 sq mi (plus 0.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81140. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81140
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81124 | Capulin, CO | 5.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81151 | Sanford, CO | 6 mi E | Standard |
| 81148 | Romeo, CO | 8.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81141 | Manassa, CO | 9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81129 | Conejos, CO | 13.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81101 | Alamosa, CO | 14.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 81120 | Antonito, CO | 14.3 mi S | Standard |
| 81102 | Alamosa, CO | 14.5 mi NE | Unique |
| 81135 | Homelake, CO | 20.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81144 | Monte Vista, CO | 20.9 mi N | Standard |
| 81146 | Mosca, CO | 26.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 81123 | Blanca, CO | 28.5 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81140 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81140
123 MAIN ST
LA JARA CO 81140
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bountiful, Morgan and Richfield: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81140-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81140?
- 81140 is a La Jara, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81140 in?
- ZIP code 81140 is in Conejos County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81140 in?
- 81140 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81140?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81140 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81140?
- About 1,893 people live in ZIP code 81140, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81140?
- The median household income in 81140 is $46,781 a year, lower than 93% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81140?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81140 are 81124 (Capulin, 5.8 miles), 81151 (Sanford, 6 miles), 81148 (Romeo, 8.3 miles) and 81141 (Manassa, 9 miles).