| ZIP Code | 81071 |
|---|---|
| City | Sheridan Lake |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Kiowa County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 4,116 ft |
| Latitude | 38.433234 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -102.260787 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.1 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 19.4% ▲ 94% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.1% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 41 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 16 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 28 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 18 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 64 (38.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,036 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $850/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 135 |
| Vacant Units | 28 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 135 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 28 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 81071 is located in Sheridan Lake, Colorado, within Kiowa County. With a population of 299, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.1 years. Economically, 81071 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,036 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $850 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.3%) and renters (46.7%).
The population of 81071 is primarily White (87.96%). Residents are well-educated — 49.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.4%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 81071 in Sheridan Lake, CO is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community.