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ZIP 81101

Part of Alamosa, CO
Pop. 15,550·Alamosa County·165th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,176/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
-$789
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 81101 · $1,176
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,000/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,112/yr
At $1,176/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyAlamosa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81101 (Alamosa, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,550
Median income
$54,844
Median age
33.4
Renters
45.3%
Age distribution
23.8%
28.9%
21.7%
14.9%
Under 1823.8%
18–3428.9%
35–5421.7%
55–6410.7%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
56.3%
50.3%
White56.3%
Black2%
Hispanic50.3%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
24.4%
31.4%
32.4%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+32.4%
Housing tenure
54.7%
45.3%
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81101 in Alamosa, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,844 → $54,844
up 19.6%
Population
15,110 → 15,550
up 2.9%
Renter share
45.1% → 45.3%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 32.4%
+6.4 pts
Median age
32.4 → 33.4
+1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 81101 in Alamosa, CO now reports about $54,844, up from $45,844 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 15,110 residents to roughly 15,550. College-educated residents now make up 32.4% of adults here, versus 26% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81101 covers Alamosa, CO. The median rent here is $1,176/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($54,844/yr), ZIP 81101 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81101?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81101 (Alamosa, CO) is $1,176. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81101's median rent of $1,176/mo is $789 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81101 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81101 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #165 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,176/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,176/mo in ZIP 81101. The local median household income is $54,844/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81101?

Rent in ZIP 81101 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 81101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81101 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,176/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($54,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81101 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 81101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.3% of ZIP 81101 households are renters, while 54.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81101 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81101 compare to the rest of Alamosa?

ZIP 81101 is more affordable than Alamosa overall. At $1,176/mo, it's $24 below the Alamosa citywide median of $1,200/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81101 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,176/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 81101's median household income ($54,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81101 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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