County

Huerfano County, CO

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Colorado

👥6,720Population
💰$51,378Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂53.7Median Age
🏠$229,012Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.3%Hispanic: 31.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White63.3%
Hispanic31.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
14%
45–64
27%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma81 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,110 (23.1%)
Some College512 (10.7%)
Associates983 (20.5%)
Bachelors729 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree1,389 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College10.7%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,378 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$229,012 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units4,599
Vacant Units1,863

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Huerfano County, CO

Huerfano County is located in Colorado and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,720 residents. With a median age of 53.72, it is a mature county.

Huerfano County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,378 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Huerfano County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $229,012 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $805. Homeownership rates are high at 75.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Huerfano County are majority White (63.31%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Huerfano County, CO is a working-class area in Colorado. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Huerfano County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
81055 La Veta 1,582 $53,036 $375,600 $1,043 4.1% 50.9%
81089 Walsenburg 4,810 $50,833 $180,800 $728 10.3% 40.1%

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