County

Prowers County, CO

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Colorado

👥12,129Population
💰$60,490Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$155,715Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.3%Hispanic: 39.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White56.3%
Hispanic39.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma50 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,982 (29.6%)
Some College874 (13%)
Associates1,434 (21.4%)
Bachelors906 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree1,453 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 13%Associates: 21.4%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College13.0%
Associates21.4%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,490 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$155,715 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units5,561
Vacant Units902

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Prowers County, CO

Prowers County is located in Colorado and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,129 residents. With a median age of 37.66, it is a relatively young county.

Prowers County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,489 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Prowers County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $155,715 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $755. Homeownership rates are high at 70.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Prowers County are majority White (56.31%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Prowers County, CO is a solidly middle-class area in Colorado. The 5 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 Prowers County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
81041 Granada 660 $45,000 $106,500 $666 0.0% 40.3%
81043 Hartman 54 $12,917 — — 0.0% 21.2%
81047 Holly 1,565 $46,531 $157,700 $293 0.8% 33.2%
81052 Lamar 9,010 $62,729 $150,400 $841 6.1% 33.4%
81092 Wiley 840 $77,708 $247,700 $775 1.2% 51.9%

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