| ZIP Code | 81049 |
|---|---|
| City | Kim |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Las Animas County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 5,647 ft |
| Latitude | 37.304307 |
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| Longitude | -103.389831 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.67 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.8% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 15 (13.4%) |
| Some College | 11 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 28 (25%) |
| Bachelors | 27 (24.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 31 (27.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $42,266 ▼ 45% below avg ↓ 17% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $134,400 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 135 |
| Vacant Units | 42 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 135 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 42 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.67 |
ZIP code 81049 is located in Kim, Colorado, within Las Animas County. With a population of 155, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 81049 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $42,266 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81049 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $134,400 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 81049 is primarily White (90.32%). Residents are well-educated — 51.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has declined by 17% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 28% — 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 49%.
Overall, ZIP code 81049 in Kim, CO is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 155 residents, a median household income of $42,266, and a median home value of $134,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.