81089 ZIP Code, Walsenburg, CO
81089 is a ZIP code in Walsenburg, Colorado — mostly in Huerfano County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Las Animas County. It covers 940 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81020, 81069 and 81019. 4,890 people live here in 1,969 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $52,280, well below the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 48.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Walsenburg, CO
- County: Huerfano County
- Land area: 940 sq mi
- Population: 4,890
- Median household income: $52,280
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,890 |
| Households | 1,969 |
| Median household income | $52,280 |
| Income per person | $34,069 |
| Median age | 48.4 |
| Homeowners | 72.4% |
| Median home value | $191,800 |
| Median rent | $878 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.2% |
| Broadband internet | 78.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 6.1% |
| $15–25K | 10.9% |
| $25–35K | 6.6% |
| $35–50K | 15.9% |
| $50–75K | 21.6% |
| $75–100K | 11.1% |
| $100–150K | 11.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.4% |
| $200K+ | 5.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.8% |
| 10–19 | 20.1% |
| 20–24 | 2.6% |
| 25–34 | 8.1% |
| 35–44 | 7.5% |
| 45–54 | 14.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65–74 | 15.3% |
| 75+ | 11.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.5% |
| Owned outright | 32.4% |
| Rented | 21.3% |
| Vacant | 22.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.9% |
| Townhome | 3.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 4.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.7% |
| Mobile / other | 10.9% |
Businesses in 81089
99 business establishments with 993 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 22
- Accommodation and Food Services: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Construction: 9
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81020 — Lynn CDP, CO (12 mi)
- 81069 — Colorado City CDP, CO (21.5 mi)
- 81019 — Colorado City CDP, CO (23.3 mi)
Areas that include 81089
- Walsenburg, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Huerfano County ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Las Animas County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81089, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81089 in?
- 81089 is a Walsenburg, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81089 in?
- 81089 is mostly in Huerfano County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Las Animas County.
- What is the population of 81089?
- About 4,890 people (±345), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,656.
- What is the median household income in 81089?
- $52,280 (±$12,014), 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 81089?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81089 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81089?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81020 (12 mi, Lynn), 81069 (21.5 mi, Colorado City) and 81019 (23.3 mi, Colorado City).
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