| ZIP Code | 81077 |
|---|---|
| City | Swink |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Otero County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 4,121 ft |
| Latitude | 38.019499 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.613443 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08089 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 38.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 139 (36.6%) |
| Some College | 64 (16.8%) |
| Associates | 31 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 79 (20.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 67 (17.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,583 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,700 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 318 |
| Vacant Units | 34 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 318 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 34 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 81077 is located in Swink, Colorado, within Otero County. With a population of 636, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 81077 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,583 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81077 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $143,700 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 81077 is primarily White (74.84%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.8%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 81077 in Swink, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 636 residents, a median household income of $54,583, and a median home value of $143,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.