81073 ZIP Code, Springfield, CO
81073 is a ZIP code in Springfield, Colorado in Baca County. It covers 639 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81087, 81084 and 81064. 1,865 people live here in 828 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (69% own). Median household income is $47,167, well below the Colorado median of $95,470.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Springfield, CO
- County: Baca County
- Land area: 639 sq mi
- Population: 1,865
- Median household income: $47,167
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,865 |
| Households | 828 |
| Median household income | $47,167 |
| Income per person | $29,524 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| Homeowners | 69.3% |
| Median home value | $131,900 |
| Median rent | $626 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 8.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% |
| Broadband internet | 89.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 8.7% |
| $15–25K | 13.8% |
| $25–35K | 14.9% |
| $35–50K | 12.0% |
| $50–75K | 16.3% |
| $75–100K | 6.9% |
| $100–150K | 16.9% |
| $150–200K | 3.4% |
| $200K+ | 3.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.5% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 8.9% |
| 35–44 | 16.5% |
| 45–54 | 9.7% |
| 55–64 | 8.2% |
| 65–74 | 9.9% |
| 75+ | 13.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.7% |
| Owned outright | 37.3% |
| Rented | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 13.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.4% |
| Townhome | 2.8% |
| 2–4 units | 7.1% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 13.3% |
Businesses in 81073
59 business establishments with 449 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 10
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Construction: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81087 — Vilas town, CO (16.2 mi)
- 81084 — Two Buttes town, CO (18 mi)
- 81064 — Pritchett town, CO (21.3 mi)
Areas that include 81073
- Springfield, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Baca County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81073, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81073 in?
- 81073 is a Springfield, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81073 in?
- 81073 is in Baca County.
- What is the population of 81073?
- About 1,865 people (±130), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,817.
- What is the median household income in 81073?
- $47,167 (±$11,176), 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 81073?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81073 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81073?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81087 (16.2 mi, Vilas), 81084 (18 mi, Two Buttes) and 81064 (21.3 mi, Pritchett).
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