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ZIP Code 81027

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

125
0/sq mi
$46,458
Median income
$56,300
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1250.0 square miles in Branson, Las Animas County, Colorado. The area is home to 125 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 81027 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81027 sits at $46,458 (48% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $25,254. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $56,300 (88% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81027 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 81027, Branson, 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

125

Population

1250.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81027?

32.4

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%

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?

$46,458

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$25,254

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81027 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,458 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

What does housing look like?

106

Total Housing Units

69

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$56,300

Median Home Value

-88% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81027 in?
ZIP code 81027 (Branson) 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 81027?
ZIP code 81027 in Branson, CO has a population of 125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81027?
The median household income in ZIP 81027 is $46,458, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81027?
The median home value in ZIP 81027 is $56,300, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81027 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81027?
In ZIP code 81027, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 81027?
In ZIP code 81027, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81027 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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