Otero County, CO ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of Otero County, Colorado: 81050, 81067, 81039, 81058, 81077, 81030 and 81059. The Census Bureau counts 18,321 residents in the county, with a median household income of $54,037 and a median home value of $168,900. Median household income ranges from $47,143 in 81039 to $57,180 in 81050. Its largest communities include La Junta, Rocky Ford, North La Junta, Swink and Manzanola.
Otero County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,321 |
| Households | 7,584 |
| Median household income | $54,037 |
| Median home value | $168,900 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Median rent | $839 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 18,662 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 7,746 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $47,143 (81039) to $57,180 (81050) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $53,914 |
| Homeowners | 69.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 10 routes, 4,353 homes (2 of 7 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Otero County: 81050 ($57,180)
- Most residents: 81050 (9,894 people)
- Highest homeownership: 81050 (69.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 81067 (33.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 81067 (13.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 81050 (40.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 81050 ($199,000)
Every ZIP code in Otero County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81050 | La Junta | 9,894 | 4,129 | $57,180 | $199,000 | 69.8% | 30.8% | 12.0% | 9 | 4,536 | 97% of its land |
| 81067 | Rocky Ford | 5,523 | 2,055 | $50,028 | $154,800 | 63.3% | 33.9% | 13.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 81039 | Fowler | 1,597 | 812 | $47,143 | $155,000 | 66.0% | 17.4% | 7.8% | — | — | 42% of its land |
| 81058 | Manzanola | 871 | 376 | $48,636 | $141,700 | 80.9% | 31.9% | 7.3% | 1 | 233 | 71% of its land |
| 81077 | Swink | 568 | 257 | $48,897 | $174,500 | 91.4% | 30.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 81030 | Cheraw | 148 | 78 | $40,625 | $110,700 | 71.8% | 14.1% | 4.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 81059 | Las Animas County | 61 | 39 | $93,068 | — | 71.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 26% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Otero 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
- La Junta — 7,140 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rocky Ford — 3,815 residents · 1 ZIP code
- North La Junta — 535 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Swink — 422 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Manzanola — 361 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cheraw — 188 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- La Junta Gardens — 112 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Otero County, CO?
- 81050, 81067, 81039, 81058, 81077, 81030 and 81059. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Otero County?
- 18,321 residents in 7,584 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Otero County?
- $54,037 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $47,143 (81039) to $57,180 (81050).
- Which Otero County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 81050, at $57,180, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Otero County?
- For the 2 of 7 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 10 carrier routes reaching 4,353 residential and 416 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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