| ZIP Code | 81040 |
|---|---|
| City | Gardner |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Huerfano County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 7,697 ft |
| Latitude | 37.783222 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.227208 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.85 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.0% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 58 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 35 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 27 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 66 (25.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 75 (28.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 466 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 295 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 466 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 295 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.85 |
ZIP code 81040 is located in Gardner, Colorado, within Huerfano County. With a population of 328, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.2 years.
The population of 81040 is majority White (51.52%). Residents are well-educated — 54.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%.
About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 81040 in Gardner, CO is characterized as well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.