City

Lamar, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Prowers County  ·  Colorado

👥9,010Population
💰$62,729Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$150,400Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.5%Hispanic: 40.8%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White54.5%
Hispanic40.8%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,483 (31.3%)
Some College662 (14%)
Associates979 (20.7%)
Bachelors595 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree987 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,729 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$150,400 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units4,062
Vacant Units701

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
81%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Lamar, CO

Lamar is a city in Colorado, located in Prowers County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,010 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Lamar is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,729 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lamar is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lamar is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lamar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81052 9,010 $62,729 $150,400 $841 6.1% 33.4% 70.8%