Zip code 81087: Vilas, Colorado

Q: What city is zip code 81087?

81087 is assigned to Vilas, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 81087 in?

81087 is in Baca County, Colorado.

Q: What is the population of 81087?

About 197 people live in 81087, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 81087?

The closest zip codes to 81087 are 81090, 81084, 81073, 81029, 67862.

Residential delivery areaBaca CountyMountain Time

Population

197

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$94K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$464/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

30 sq mi

7 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 81087

81087 is a rural zip code in Vilas, Colorado (Baca County), covering 30 sq mi of land. About 197 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 35.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

33% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $93,800. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $464 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 11.2 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; farming, fishing and forestry; and management. 43% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 27% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 81087 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 197 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Self-employed workers43.1%
99th
U.S. 10% · CO 11.3%14th of 483 in CO
Residents under 1832%
98th
U.S. 22% · CO 21%24th of 484 in CO
Poverty rate33%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CO 9.4%8th of 482 in CO
Income inequality (Gini)0.473
77th
U.S. 0.483 · CO 0.45999th of 480 in CO
Housing vacancy11%
75th
U.S. 10.1% · CO 8.3%191st of 482 in CO
Diversity index50.3
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · CO 52.5119th of 484 in CO
Government workers13.9%
52nd
U.S. 14.5% · CO 14.5%293rd of 483 in CO
Foreign-born residents9.1%
47th
U.S. 14.1% · CO 9.8%120th of 484 in CO
Residents 65 and older16.2%
47th
U.S. 17.2% · CO 15.6%304th of 484 in CO
Homeownership rate65.4%
42nd
U.S. 65.2% · CO 66.2%359th of 482 in CO
Median earnings per worker$45,500
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · CO $56,473320th of 478 in CO
Median age35.7
25th
U.S. 38.9 · CO 37.7383rd of 484 in CO
Bachelor's degree or higher16.2%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CO 45.7%439th of 484 in CO
Unemployment rate2.7%
12th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · CO 4.6%299th of 483 in CO
Veterans2.2%
8th
U.S. 6.2% · CO 7.5%455th of 484 in CO
Rent-burdened renters32.1%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · CO 52.9%375th of 447 in CO
Uninsured rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CO 7.7%436th of 481 in CO
Per capita income$21,477
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CO $52,636471st of 483 in CO
Median home value$93,800
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · CO $539,400458th of 461 in CO
Healthcare workers4.2%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · CO 8.8%382nd of 483 in CO
Population197
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · CO 5,862,189459th of 484 in CO
Population density7/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · CO 57/sq mi334th of 484 in CO
Median gross rent$464
1st
U.S. $1,413 · CO $1,761398th of 400 in CO
Average commute11.2 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · CO 25.2 min445th of 450 in CO
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · CO 21%462nd of 483 in CO
Broadband access54.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CO 93.5%480th of 482 in CO
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · CO 5.2%361st of 483 in CO

Measure	81087	Baca	CO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CO
Self-employed workers	43.1%	24.8%	11.3%	10%	99th	14th of 483
Residents under 18	32%	22.4%	21%	22%	98th	24th of 484
Poverty rateWeakness	33%	24.6%	9.4%	12.5%	97th	8th of 482
Income inequality (Gini)	0.473	0.473	0.459	0.483	77th	99th of 480
Housing vacancy	11%	16.4%	8.3%	10.1%	75th	191st of 482
Diversity index	50.3	30.1	52.5	61.4	52nd	119th of 484
Government workers	13.9%	22.1%	14.5%	14.5%	52nd	293rd of 483
Foreign-born residents	9.1%	5%	9.8%	14.1%	47th	120th of 484
Residents 65 and older	16.2%	25.8%	15.6%	17.2%	47th	304th of 484
Homeownership rate	65.4%	71.5%	66.2%	65.2%	42nd	359th of 482
Median earnings per worker	$45,500	$42,071	$56,473	$49,666	42nd	320th of 478
Median age	35.7	43	37.7	38.9	25th	383rd of 484
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.2%	24.7%	45.7%	35.7%	12th	439th of 484
Unemployment rateStrength	2.7%	0.6%	4.6%	5.2%	12th	299th of 483
Veterans	2.2%	5.6%	7.5%	6.2%	8th	455th of 484
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	32.1%	49.2%	52.9%	51.1%	6th	375th of 447
Uninsured rateStrength	2%	7.4%	7.7%	8.4%	5th	436th of 481
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,477	$30,779	$52,636	$44,673	4th	471st of 483
Median home value	$93,800	$122,900	$539,400	$332,700	2nd	458th of 461
Healthcare workers	4.2%	16.1%	8.8%	9.7%	2nd	382nd of 483
Population	197	3,428	5,862,189	334,922,499	1st	459th of 484
Population density	7/sq mi	1/sq mi	57/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	334th of 484
Median gross rent	$464	$592	$1,761	$1,413	1st	398th of 400
Average commuteStrength	11.2 min	12.1 min	25.2 min	26.4 min	1st	445th of 450
Work from home	0%	7.9%	21%	15.1%	1st	462nd of 483
Broadband accessWeakness	54.3%	83.9%	93.5%	91%	1st	480th of 482
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	5.2%	3.8%	1st	361st of 483

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

23%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

18%

35–44

13%

45–54

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

35.7

Under 18

32%

65 and over

16.2%

Race and ethnicity

White61%
Black0%
Hispanic35%
Asian0%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

50.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

28.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

73%

Spanish

23%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 81
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 56.8%
Married couples: 40.7%
Living alone: 38.3%
Veterans (of adults): 2.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

43%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

81087

—

Baca Co.

$46,215

Colorado

$95,470

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,477

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

33%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.473

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

81087

$93,800

Baca Co.

$122,900

Colorado

$539,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

81087

$464

Baca Co.

$592

Colorado

$1,761

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

27%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 91
Owner-occupied: 65.4%
Vacant: 11%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 32.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.1%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

59%

Carpooled

25%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

13%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

56%

20–29

13%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

11.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

31%

Farming, fishing and forestry

15%

Management

13%

Office and admin

11%

Food service

10%

Healthcare

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Education

Sales

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

19%

Admin, support and management

15%

Agriculture and mining

14%

Retail

13%

Construction

10%

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$45,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

43.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	81087	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,750	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,389	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,833	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

45%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 54.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 32.1%
No internet access: 39.5%
Without health insurance: 2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Vilas
State: Colorado
County: Baca County
Center point: 37.3916° N, 102.4128° W
Land area: 30 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 81087

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
81090	Walsh, CO	10 mi	829	$46,389	$155,100
81084	Two Buttes, CO	12 mi	39	—	$56,700
81073	Springfield, CO	16 mi	1,865	$47,167	$131,900
81029	Campo, CO	22 mi	212	$46,250	—
67862	Manter, KS	26 mi	244	$66,806	$84,700
81041	Granada, CO	32 mi	679	$48,500	$122,000
67953	Richfield, KS	33 mi	54	$45,000	—
81064	Pritchett, CO	34 mi	298	—	—
67950	Elkhart, KS	38 mi	1,744	$65,625	$103,200
73946	Kenton, OK	38 mi	12	—	—
73947	Keyes, OK	40 mi	499	$136,389	$106,300
67855	Johnson, KS	41 mi	1,831	$72,184	$67,800

Questions about 81087

What city is zip code 81087?

81087 is assigned to Vilas, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 81087 in?

81087 is in Baca County, Colorado.

What is the population of 81087?

About 197 people live in 81087, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 81087 in?

81087 is in Mountain Time.

What zip codes are near 81087?

The closest zip codes to 81087 are 81090, 81084, 81073, 81029, 67862.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81087, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.