| ZIP Code | 81050 |
|---|---|
| City | La Junta |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Otero County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 4,184 ft |
| Latitude | 37.855707 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.471739 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 20.6% ▲ 106% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 35 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,581 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 1,072 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 1,020 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 942 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,257 (21.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,072 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,500 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 84% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $764/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,555 |
| Vacant Units | 336 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,555 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 336 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 81050 is located in La Junta, Colorado, within Otero County. With a population of 9,774, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 81050 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,072 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81050 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $181,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $764 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 84% since 2019.
The population of 81050 is majority White (52.10%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.6%. Household income has grown by 49% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81050 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 81050 in La Junta, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,774 residents, a median household income of $60,072, and a median home value of $181,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.