| ZIP Code | 81082 |
|---|---|
| City | Trinidad |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Las Animas County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 5,985 ft |
| Latitude | 37.185365 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.413603 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.0% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 117 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,164 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 1,013 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 1,942 (24.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,381 (17.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,316 (16.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,788 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,400 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $915/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,121 |
| Vacant Units | 825 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,121 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 825 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 81082 is located in Trinidad, Colorado, within Las Animas County. With a population of 11,750, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 81082 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,788 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81082 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $915 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 81082 is majority White (52.77%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.5%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81082 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 81082 in Trinidad, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,750 residents, a median household income of $54,788, and a median home value of $219,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.