| ZIP Code | 81054 |
|---|---|
| City | Las Animas |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Bent County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 4,143 ft |
| Latitude | 37.911665 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.190484 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 25.3% ▲ 153% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.6% ▼ 37% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 923 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 1,006 (33.1%) |
| Associates | 342 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 282 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 463 (15.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,964 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,200 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $860/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,791 |
| Vacant Units | 258 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,791 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 258 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 81054 is located in Las Animas, Colorado, within Bent County. With a population of 4,760, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 81054 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,964 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81054 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $124,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $860 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 71% since 2019.
The population of 81054 is majority White (50.76%). Residents are less-educated — 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.3%. Household income has grown by 61% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81054 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 81054 in Las Animas, CO is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,760 residents, a median household income of $46,964, and a median home value of $124,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.