City

Fowler, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Otero County  ·  Colorado

👥1,686Population
💰$44,226Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$175,900Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.8%Hispanic: 16.3%Black: 1.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White80.8%
Hispanic16.3%
Black1.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.5%)
HS Graduate447 (34.6%)
Some College204 (15.8%)
Associates166 (12.8%)
Bachelors104 (8%)
Graduate Degree352 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College15.8%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.5%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,226 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$175,900 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units1,004
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Fowler, CO

Fowler is a city in Colorado, located in Otero County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,686 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Fowler is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,226 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fowler is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fowler is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.84%).

Fowler, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Fowler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81039 1,686 $44,226 $175,900 $871 3.5% 35.3% 64.5%