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ZIP code 81326: Hesperus, CO

81326 is a ZIP code in Hesperus, Colorado, mainly in La Plata County, part of the Durango, CO micro area. About 2,621 people live here.

Population
2,621
Median household income
$80,089
Typical home value
$618,600-1.2% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,332gross, per month
Median age
52.2
Homeowners
86.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 81326 details

CityHesperus
StateColorado
CountyLa Plata County
Metro areaDurango, CO
Time zoneMountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area411.1 sq mi, plus 2.4 sq mi of water
Population density6 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher44.8% of adults 25+
Average commute32.2 minutes
Center coordinates37.14559, -108.11657

Median rent in 81326 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
2 bedrooms$1,361/mo
3 bedrooms$1,581/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 81326

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
81329Marvel, CO3.7 mi—
87418La Plata, NM13.6 mi686
81303Durango, CO14.5 mi10,236
81328Mancos, CO14.6 mi4,487
81302Durango, CO15.8 mi—
81330Mesa Verde National Park, CO20.8 mi138
87415Flora Vista, NM22.0 mi2,273
87410Aztec, NM23.3 mi15,012

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 81326?

A typical home in ZIP code 81326 is worth about $618,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $80,089 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Colorado average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $618,600 homeWhat can a $80,089 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 81326

What city is ZIP code 81326?

ZIP code 81326 is in Hesperus, CO, in La Plata County.

What county is ZIP code 81326 in?

81326 is mainly in La Plata County, Colorado.

What is the population of ZIP code 81326?

About 2,621 people live in ZIP code 81326, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 81326 in?

81326 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.