ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 81303

Part of Hesperus, CO

Pop. 10,236·La Plata County·115th most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$1,796/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

-$136

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 81303 · $1,796

More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,120

1 BR

$1,150

2 BR

$1,510

3 BR

$1,850

4 BR+

$2,290

Research median

$1,510/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 81303 changed +0.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,103) is $2,203 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,850); a 4-bedroom is $2,290.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 81303. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,552/yr

At $1,796/mo median

Location

CityHesperus

StateCO

CountyLa Plata County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81303 (Hesperus, CO) is majority owner-occupied, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

10,236

Median income

$88,103

Median age

39.8

Renters

27.8%

Age distribution

22.4%

18.7%

26.1%

13.1%

19.7%

Under 1822.4%

18–3418.7%

35–5426.1%

55–6413.1%

65+19.7%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

78.3%

24.1%

White78.3%

Hispanic24.1%

Asian2.2%

Education (25+)

25.1%

31.4%

37.7%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma25.1%

Some college31.4%

Bachelor's+37.7%

Housing tenure

72.2%

27.8%

Owner72.2%

Renter27.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81303 in Hesperus, CO has changed in 5 years

Income

$78,596 → $88,103

up 12.1%

Population

9,587 → 10,236

up 6.8%

Renter share

23.6% → 27.8%

+4.2 pts

Bachelor's+

37.8% → 37.7%

-0.1 pts

Median age

41.1 → 39.8

-1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $78,596 to $88,103 across the same window, up 12.1% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 81303 in Hesperus, CO adding about 649 residents over the five-year window, up 6.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 23.6% to 27.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 81303 covers Hesperus, CO. The median rent here is $1,796/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($88,103/yr), ZIP 81303 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81303?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,796/mo in ZIP 81303. The local median household income is $88,103/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81303?

Rent in ZIP 81303 has been roughly flat over the past year, a +0.1% change.

How does ZIP 81303 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81303 is one of the more affordable among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #115 of 168 at $1,796/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 81303 changed +0.1%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

Income Affordability

24%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,796/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 81303's median household income ($88,103/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81303 24%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.4%

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