City

La Veta, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Huerfano County  ·  Colorado

👥1,582Population
💰$53,036Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂66.0Median Age
🏠$375,600Median Home Value▲ 35% above avg
🎓50.9%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 12.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic12.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
4%
18–24
3%
25–44
13%
45–64
27%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age66.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads50.9% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
HS Graduate287 (19.9%)
Some College54 (3.7%)
Associates368 (25.5%)
Bachelors179 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree556 (38.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.9%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 25.5%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 38.5%Edu
HS Grad19.9%
Some College3.7%
Associates25.5%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate38.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,036 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$375,600 ▲ 35% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,043/mo
Total Housing Units1,718
Vacant Units955

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About La Veta, CO

La Veta is a city in Colorado, located in Huerfano County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,582 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 66 years.

Economically, La Veta is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,036 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Veta is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $375,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,043 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Veta is well-educated. 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Veta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81055 1,582 $53,036 $375,600 $1,043 4.1% 50.9% 85.5%