City

Walsh, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Baca County  ·  Colorado

👥765Population
💰$35,227Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$151,100Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 2.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian1.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.82
Below Poverty30.6% ▲ 206% above avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
HS Graduate224 (37.9%)
Some College61 (10.3%)
Associates70 (11.8%)
Bachelors64 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree172 (29.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
HS Grad37.9%
Some College10.3%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,227 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$151,100 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$283/mo
Total Housing Units557
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Walsh, CO

Walsh is a city in Colorado, located in Baca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 765 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Walsh is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,227 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Walsh is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $283 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walsh is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walsh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81090 765 $35,227 $151,100 $283 0.3% 39.9% 74.2%