City

Trinidad, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Las Animas County  ·  Colorado

👥11,750Population
💰$54,788Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$219,400Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.8%Hispanic: 40.8%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White52.8%
Hispanic40.8%
Black1.2%
Asian1.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma117 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,164 (27.3%)
Some College1,013 (12.8%)
Associates1,942 (24.5%)
Bachelors1,381 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree1,316 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 24.5%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College12.8%
Associates24.5%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,788 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$219,400 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$915/mo
Total Housing Units6,121
Vacant Units825

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About Trinidad, CO

Trinidad is a city in Colorado, located in Las Animas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,750 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Trinidad is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,788 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Trinidad is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $915 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trinidad is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (52.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Trinidad
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81082 11,750 $54,788 $219,400 $915 5.7% 34.0% 68.3%