| ZIP Code | 81067 |
|---|---|
| City | Rocky Ford |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Otero County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 4,193 ft |
| Latitude | 38.01618 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.725034 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 30.6% ▲ 206% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.5% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 61 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 935 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 526 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 741 (23.1%) |
| Bachelors | 452 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 495 (15.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,029 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $139,100 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $927/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,419 |
| Vacant Units | 463 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,419 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 463 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 81067 is located in Rocky Ford, Colorado, within Otero County. With a population of 5,590, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.3 years. Economically, 81067 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,029 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81067 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $139,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $927 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 70% since 2019.
The population of 81067 is majority Hispanic (55.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 30.6%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81067 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 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 81067 in Rocky Ford, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,590 residents, a median household income of $48,029, and a median home value of $139,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.