81055 ZIP Code, La Veta, CO
81055 is a ZIP code in La Veta, Colorado in Huerfano County. It covers 245 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81133, 81091 and 81126. 1,559 people live here in 835 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $55,080, well below the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 68.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: La Veta, CO
- County: Huerfano County
- Land area: 245 sq mi
- Population: 1,559
- Median household income: $55,080
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,559 |
| Households | 835 |
| Median household income | $55,080 |
| Income per person | $46,002 |
| Median age | 68.5 |
| Homeowners | 73.7% |
| Median home value | $398,600 |
| Median rent | $740 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 2.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% |
| Broadband internet | 78.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.0% |
| $10–15K | 9.1% |
| $15–25K | 9.2% |
| $25–35K | 9.7% |
| $35–50K | 8.6% |
| $50–75K | 24.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.2% |
| $100–150K | 12.9% |
| $150–200K | 6.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 1.5% |
| 10–19 | 1.2% |
| 20–24 | 1.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 2.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.9% |
| 65–74 | 30.5% |
| 75+ | 26.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 10.2% |
| Owned outright | 26.8% |
| Rented | 13.2% |
| Vacant | 49.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.4% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 4.5% |
| 5–19 units | 7.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.1% |
Businesses in 81055
54 business establishments with 197 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 11
- Construction: 9
- Retail Trade: 7
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81133 — Fort Garland CDP, CO (12.4 mi)
- 81091 — Weston CDP, CO (18.3 mi)
- 81126 (19.9 mi)
- 81152 — San Luis town, CO (23 mi)
- 81123 — Blanca town, CO (24.6 mi)
- 81024 (24.8 mi)
Areas that include 81055
- La Veta, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Huerfano County ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81055, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81055 in?
- 81055 is a La Veta, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81055 in?
- 81055 is in Huerfano County.
- What is the population of 81055?
- About 1,559 people (±311), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,489.
- What is the median household income in 81055?
- $55,080 (±$5,679), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 81055?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81055 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81055?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81133 (12.4 mi, Fort Garland), 81091 (18.3 mi, Weston), 81126 (19.9 mi), 81152 (23 mi, San Luis), 81123 (24.6 mi, Blanca) and 81024 (24.8 mi).
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