Huerfano County, CO ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes cover all or part of Huerfano County, Colorado: 81089, 81069, 81055 and 81040. The Census Bureau counts 6,972 residents in the county, with a median household income of $52,526 and a median home value of $247,800. Median household income ranges from $52,280 in 81089 to $97,513 in 81069. Its largest communities include Walsenburg, La Veta, Gardner and Rye.
Huerfano County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,972 |
| Households | 3,100 |
| Median household income | $52,526 |
| Median home value | $247,800 |
| Median age | 55.3 |
| Median rent | $838 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,487 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 3,813 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $52,280 (81089) to $97,513 (81069) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $62,902 |
| Homeowners | 77.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 1 routes, 99 homes (1 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Huerfano County: 81069 ($97,513)
- Most residents: 81089 (4,890 people)
- Highest homeownership: 81069 (87.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 81089 (22.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 81069 (18.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 81089 (48.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 81055 ($398,600)
Every ZIP code in Huerfano County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81089 | Walsenburg | 4,890 | 1,969 | $52,280 | $191,800 | 72.4% | 22.7% | 10.0% | — | — | 78% of its land |
| 81069 | Rye | 1,678 | 793 | $97,513 | $364,700 | 87.9% | 16.8% | 18.7% | — | — | 48% of its land |
| 81055 | La Veta | 1,559 | 835 | $55,080 | $398,600 | 73.7% | 2.3% | 3.4% | — | — | 99% of its land |
| 81040 | Gardner | 360 | 216 | $30,978 | — | 94.4% | 4.2% | 9.4% | 1 | 103 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Huerfano County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Walsenburg — 3,072 residents · 1 ZIP code
- La Veta — 804 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Gardner — 162 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rye — 121 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Huerfano County, CO?
- 81089, 81069, 81055 and 81040. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Huerfano County?
- 6,972 residents in 3,100 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Huerfano County?
- $52,526 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $52,280 (81089) to $97,513 (81069).
- Which Huerfano County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 81069, at $97,513, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Huerfano County?
- For the 1 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 1 carrier routes reaching 99 residential and 4 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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