| ZIP Code | 81027 |
|---|---|
| City | Branson |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Las Animas County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 5,524 ft |
| Latitude | 37.246664 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.723169 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.90 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.8% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 13 (17.8%) |
| Some College | 1 (1.4%) |
| Associates | 27 (37%) |
| Bachelors | 11 (15.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21 (28.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,583 ▼ 42% below avg ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $55,800 ▼ 80% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 103 |
| Vacant Units | 43 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 103 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 43 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.90 |
ZIP code 81027 is located in Branson, Colorado, within Las Animas County. With a population of 114, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 81027 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,583 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81027 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $55,800 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 9% since 2019.
The population of 81027 is primarily White (79.82%). Residents are well-educated — 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has declined by 4% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 41% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 81027 in Branson, CO is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 114 residents, a median household income of $44,583, and a median home value of $55,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.