City

Rocky Ford, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Otero County  ·  Colorado

👥5,590Population
💰$48,029Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$139,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.2%Hispanic: 55.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White40.2%
Hispanic55.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty30.6% ▲ 206% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (1.9%)
HS Graduate935 (29.1%)
Some College526 (16.4%)
Associates741 (23.1%)
Bachelors452 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree495 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College16.4%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.2%Renter: 35.8%Tenure
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,029 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$139,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$927/mo
Total Housing Units2,419
Vacant Units463

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Rocky Ford, CO

Rocky Ford is a city in Colorado, located in Otero County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,590 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Rocky Ford is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,029 is below the national average. Approximately 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rocky Ford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $927 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rocky Ford is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (55.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rocky Ford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81067 5,590 $48,029 $139,100 $927 5.6% 29.5% 64.2%