| ZIP Code | 81062 |
|---|---|
| City | Olney Springs |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Crowley County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 4,735 ft |
| Latitude | 38.29689 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.964339 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 17.6% ▼ 55% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 338 (30%) |
| Some College | 449 (39.8%) |
| Associates | 143 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 86 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 112 (9.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,518 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $133,000 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,034/mo ↓ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 402 |
| Vacant Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 402 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 37 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 81062 is located in Olney Springs, Colorado, within Crowley County. With a population of 1,818, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 81062 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,518 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81062 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $133,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,034 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 81062 is majority White (61.39%). Residents are less-educated — 17.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81062 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 81062 in Olney Springs, CO is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,818 residents, a median household income of $46,518, and a median home value of $133,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.