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U.S. ZIP Code · CO81301

La Plata County

Typical home value

$761,066[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.7%
5-year / yr
+7.9%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+167.9%
vs metro
vs state
+51.6%
ZIP 81301 location in CO
Location of ZIP 81301 in CO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 81301 is worth $761,066. Over the past year, values have risen 2.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,109 a month — a 3.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,109[2]
Gross yield
3.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,071[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for La Plata County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
29,774[3]
Median household income
$83,943[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of La Plata County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+30[5]
Moved in
1,990
Moved out
1,960

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
4
  • Durango High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Durango School District No. 9-R

    1,343 students

  • Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango

    Other · Grades K–12 · Durango School District No. 9-R

    752 students

  • Park Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Durango School District No. 9-R

    439 students

  • Riverview Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Durango School District No. 9-R

    413 students

  • Miller Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Durango School District No. 9-R

    398 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.0%
Annual rent$25,307

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,848
Loan principal$608,852
Down payment$152,213
Total interest paid$776,558

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.21
Monthly cost to own$4,654
Monthly rent$2,109

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 81301?
The typical home in 81301 is worth $761,066, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 81301?
Home values in 81301 are up 2.7% over the past year, and up 7.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 81301?
A typical home in 81301 rents for about $2,109 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 81301?
The effective property tax rate in 81301 is 0.3% — roughly $2,071 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 81301?
ZIP code 81301 has a population of 29,774 and a median household income of $83,943.

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