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Lamar, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81052

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

9,534
6/sq mi
$58,875
Median income
$158,800
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lamar pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1733.5 square miles in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado. The area is home to 9,534 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 81052 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81052 sits at $58,875 (34% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $32,927. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $158,800 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $856 per month, and 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81052 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 81052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81052.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 81052, Lamar, 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

9,534

Population

1733.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81052?

34.7

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 64.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%

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?

$58,875

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$32,927

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81052 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,875 27th percentile higher than 27% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,097

Total Housing Units

3,546

Occupied Units

551

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$158,800

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 81052 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 168
2021 +11.7% 188
2022 +18.9% 224
2023 +9.9% 246
2024 +9.1% 268

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 264 business establishments in ZIP 81052, employing approximately 2,375 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,480,000.

264

Businesses

2,375

Employees

$95.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 40 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 31 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 27 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 26 9.8%
Construction 23 8.7%
Finance and insurance 22 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 8.3%
Manufacturing 16 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.5%
Information 9 3.4%
Wholesale trade 8 3.0%
Utilities 5 1.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 81052 in? ▼
ZIP code 81052 (Lamar) is located in Prowers County, Colorado. Prowers County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prowers-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81052? ▼
ZIP code 81052 in Lamar, CO has a population of 9,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81052? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81052 is $58,875, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81052? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81052 is $158,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81052? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81052 is White at 64.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81052? ▼
ZIP code 81052 has 264 business establishments employing approximately 2,375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81052? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81052 are: Retail trade (40), Accommodation and food services (31), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81052? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81052 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81052? ▼
In ZIP code 81052, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 81052? ▼
In ZIP code 81052, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81052? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81052 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lamar, CO

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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