City

Swink, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Otero County  ·  Colorado

👥636Population
💰$54,583Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$143,700Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.9% Female 62.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.8%Hispanic: 20%Asian: 4.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White74.8%
Hispanic20.0%
Asian4.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
10%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate139 (36.6%)
Some College64 (16.8%)
Associates31 (8.2%)
Bachelors79 (20.8%)
Graduate Degree67 (17.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 20.8%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
HS Grad36.6%
Some College16.8%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors20.8%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.6%Renter: 7.4%Tenure
Owner92.6%
Renter7.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,583 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$143,700 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units318
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
28%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Swink, CO

Swink is a city in Colorado, located in Otero County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 636 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Swink is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,583 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Swink is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swink is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swink
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81077 636 $54,583 $143,700 0.0% 38.4% 92.6%