ZIP Code 81123 is associated with the U.S. city Blanca in Colorado (Costilla County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 1,026. In this Colorado region, an estimated 81.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $20,073. The median age in the 81123 ZIP Code is 43.4 years, with 22.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $44,375, with an estimated 13% of the population living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 81123 is $44,375, while the region's mean household income is $56,016. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,073. The per capita income in ZIP Code 81123 of $20,073 is approximately 47.49% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 13.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately40% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.6% of the population in 81123 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.5% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.5% of 81123 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 28.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81123, 95.6% is one race, while 4.4% are two or more races. Approximately 42.6% of 81123 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81123 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.3%), followed by Asian (4.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.3% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81123 are older than average. The median age of 43.4 years in ZIP Code 81123 is approximately 13.91% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.2% of the population in 81123 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 81123 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 81123, 81.3% of the population graduated high school, while 19.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.0% in this Costilla County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 31.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 81123 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 81123 is high blood pressure, as approximately 35.7% of adults 18 and older in this Costilla County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.3% |
| Current asthma | 11.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.8% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81123 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 81.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 78.5% of those 18 and above in 81123 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 81123 include obesity (32.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 78.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 51.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| Current smoking | 20.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.1% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.3% |
In 81123, 56.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.6 minutes. Approximately 22.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81123 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 17.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 81123 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 22.2% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.3% |
| Information | 0.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.1% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 81123, 72.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 27.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Costilla County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 72.8% |
| Spanish | 27.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81123, an estimated 27.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Costilla County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 81123, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 81123 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Costilla County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81123 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 54.13% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 3.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81123 | 11.05¢/kWh | 9.16¢/kWh | 6.04¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 14.47¢/kWh | 11.02¢/kWh | 8.75¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 81123 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.38 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.24 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.75 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.75 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.71 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.82 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.39 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.45 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.83 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.1 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.26 | 1.78 | 5.46 |