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ZIP 81303

Part of Hesperus, CO
Pop. 10,236·La Plata County·93rd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,961/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.0%
Month-over-Month
-6.8%
vs US Median
-$4
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ZIP 81303 · $1,961
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,532/yr
At $1,961/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyLa Plata County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 11.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.0% YoY, -6.8% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81303 covers Hesperus, CO. The median rent here is $1,961/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($88,103/yr), ZIP 81303 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81303?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81303 (Hesperus, CO) is $1,961. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81303 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81303's median rent of $1,961/mo is $4 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81303 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81303 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #93 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,961/mo.

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 $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,961/mo in ZIP 81303. The local median household income is $88,103/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81303?

Rent in ZIP 81303 has increased 11.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 81303 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81303 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,961/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($88,103/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81303 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 81303 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of ZIP 81303 households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81303 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 81303 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81303 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,961/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 81303's median household income ($88,103/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81303 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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