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Archuleta County, CO
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Archuleta County, Colorado.
Population
13,900
Land area
1,350sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Archuleta County
Archuleta County at a glance
- Archuleta County is 82% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,065 a year, 13% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $478,100 (11% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,432 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Pagosa Springs (2,090) and Arboles (389).
Local data for Archuleta County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Archuleta County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,065
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$478,100
Prices -3.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,432/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
52.1
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,804), Irish Americans (1,937), Mexican Americans (799).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,449
4,904 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,563
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $10,415 per person
PPP loans
$26.2M
532 loans, 3,473 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$126K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Archuleta County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.9%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home17.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Archuleta County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,457
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
77
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 10°F
17.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Archuleta County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Archuleta County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Archuleta County, CO?
- Pagosa Springs is the largest city or town in Archuleta County, with about 2,090 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Archuleta County?
- Archuleta County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 81121, 81128, 81147.
- What is the population of Archuleta County, CO?
- About 13,900 people live in Archuleta County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Archuleta County?
- Archuleta County borders San Juan County, NM, La Plata County, Rio Arriba County, NM, Rio Grande County, Conejos County, Hinsdale County, Mineral County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023