Sheridan Lake, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81071

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

334
0/sq mi
$53,558
Median income
$157,800
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sheridan Lake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81071 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1670.0 square miles in Sheridan Lake, Kiowa County, Colorado. The area is home to 334 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 81071 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81071 sits at $53,558 (40% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $36,455. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $157,800 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $763 per month, and 52.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81071 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 81071, Sheridan Lake, 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

334

Population

1670.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81071?

33.5

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

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?

$53,558

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$36,455

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81071 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,558 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

134

Total Housing Units

105

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.4%
Renter 47.6%

$157,800

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$763

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 81071, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,424,000.

9

Businesses

37

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 33.3%

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 81071 in?
ZIP code 81071 (Sheridan Lake) is located in Kiowa County, Colorado. Kiowa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kiowa-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81071?
ZIP code 81071 in Sheridan Lake, CO has a population of 334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81071?
The median household income in ZIP 81071 is $53,558, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81071?
The median home value in ZIP 81071 is $157,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81071 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81071?
ZIP code 81071 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81071?
In ZIP code 81071, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 81071?
In ZIP code 81071, approximately 52.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81071 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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