| ZIP Code | 81055 |
|---|---|
| City | La Veta |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Huerfano County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 7,494 ft |
| Latitude | 37.384354 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.118902 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.0 yrs ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.9% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 287 (19.9%) |
| Some College | 54 (3.7%) |
| Associates | 368 (25.5%) |
| Bachelors | 179 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 556 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,036 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $375,600 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 77% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,043/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,718 |
| Vacant Units | 955 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,718 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 955 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 81055 is located in La Veta, Colorado, within Huerfano County. With a population of 1,582, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66 years. Economically, 81055 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,036 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81055 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $375,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,043 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 77% since 2019.
The population of 81055 is primarily White (87.36%). Residents are well-educated — 50.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81055 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — 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 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 81055 in La Veta, CO is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,582 residents, a median household income of $53,036, and a median home value of $375,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.