| ZIP Code | 81052 |
|---|---|
| City | Lamar |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Prowers County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 3,792 ft |
| Latitude | 37.974424 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -102.638977 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 17.4% ▲ 74% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.4% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,483 (31.3%) |
| Some College | 662 (14%) |
| Associates | 979 (20.7%) |
| Bachelors | 595 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 987 (20.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,729 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,400 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $841/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,062 |
| Vacant Units | 701 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,062 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 701 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 81052 is located in Lamar, Colorado, within Prowers County. With a population of 9,010, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 81052 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,729 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81052 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $841 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 81052 is majority White (54.54%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.4%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81052 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 81052 in Lamar, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,010 residents, a median household income of $62,729, and a median home value of $150,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.