Aguilar, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81020

Las Animas County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

954
1/sq mi
$30,685
Median income
$108,000
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aguilar pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81020 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1590.0 square miles in Aguilar, Las Animas County, Colorado. The area is home to 954 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81020 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81020 sits at $30,685 (65% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $28,979. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $108,000 (78% below the state average) with median rent at $836 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81020 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81020 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81020, Aguilar, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

954

Population

1590.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81020?

68.6

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$30,685

Median Household Income

-65% vs state

$28,979

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81020 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$30,685 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

753

Total Housing Units

472

Occupied Units

281

Vacant Units

1.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$108,000

Median Home Value

-78% vs state

$836

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 81020, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,064,000.

18

Businesses

88

Employees

$3.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 16.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81020 in?
ZIP code 81020 (Aguilar) is located in Las Animas County, Colorado. Las Animas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/las-animas-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81020?
ZIP code 81020 in Aguilar, CO has a population of 954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81020?
The median household income in ZIP 81020 is $30,685, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81020?
The median home value in ZIP 81020 is $108,000, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81020 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81020?
ZIP code 81020 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81020?
In ZIP code 81020, 41.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81020?
In ZIP code 81020, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81020 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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