81122 Zip Code Profile

81122 is a sparsely populated, upscale suburban zip code in Bayfield, Colorado. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $296,700 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Durango area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $53,590/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 81122 is $46,952.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 81122 earn an average of $30,359/year. Women earn only $18,762/year.

2,844 people in 81122 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 81122? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.5 minutes.

The median age here is 40 . There are 4,155 men and 4,073 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,315 people (out of the 8,228 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,966 homes, and 82 businesses every day. 61 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

81122 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 37 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Seoul, South Korea!) and -108 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 7,302 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:8,228
• White Population:7,709
• Black Population:52
• Hispanic Population:725
• Asian Population:36
• Hawaiian Population:11
• Indian Population:489
• Male Population:4,155
• Female Population:4,073
• Median Age:40
• Median Age of Males:40
• Median Age of Females:41

• Geography

• Region:West
• Division:Mountain
• State:Colorado
• CBSA Type:Micropolitan
• CBSA Name:Durango CO
• County:La Plata
• City: Bayfield
• Longitude:-107.6
• Latitude:37.3
• Elevation:7,302 feet above sea levele
• Area code:970

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:2,569
• Drive alone:1,976
• Carpool:513
• Public transit:2
• Ride bikes or walk:61


• Average commute time:28.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5:148
•    5 - 9:316
•    10 - 14:183
•    15 - 19:184
•    20 - 24:203
•    25 - 29:201
•    30 - 34:599
•    35 - 39:198
•    40 - 44:174
•    45 - 59:186
•    60 - 89:112
•    90 plus:65

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$296,700
• Average Annual Household Income:$55,197
• Businesses:210
• Employees:920
• Annual Payroll:$30,952,000
• Average Family Income:$53,590
• Median Family Income:$40,466
• Average Income for Men:$30,359
• Average Income for Women:$18,762

• The Politics

• Congressional District:03
• Congressional District Land Area:53963.0
• Sr Senator: Michael F. Bennet (D)
• Jr Senator: Mark Udall (D)
• US House Representative: Scott R. Tipton (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:067
• State FIPS Code:08

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View all schools in Bayfield

Primary Schools

Bayfield Elementary School

511 E Mustang Ln, 24 Clover Dr

Bayfield, CO 81122

(970) 884-9571

Middle Schools

Bayfield Middle School

615 E. Oak, 24 Clover Dr

Bayfield, CO 81122

(970) 884-9592

High Schools

Bayfield High School

800 Co Rd 501, 24 Clover Dr

Bayfield, CO 81122

(970) 884-9521