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ZIP Code 81073

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

1,932
1/sq mi
$47,167
Median income
$131,900
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81073 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81073 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1610.0 square miles in Springfield, Baca County, Colorado. The area is home to 1,932 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 81073 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81073 sits at $47,167 (47% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $29,524. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $131,900 (73% below the state average) with median rent at $626 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81073 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81073 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 81073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81073.

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 81073, Springfield, 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

1,932

Population

1610.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81073?

39.5

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$47,167

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$29,524

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81073 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,167 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

957

Total Housing Units

828

Occupied Units

129

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$131,900

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$626

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 81073, employing approximately 449 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,354,000.

59

Businesses

449

Employees

$17.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 16.9%
Construction 7 11.9%
Wholesale trade 5 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.5%
Finance and insurance 4 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.1%

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 81073 in?
ZIP code 81073 (Springfield) is located in Baca County, Colorado. Baca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baca-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81073?
ZIP code 81073 in Springfield, CO has a population of 1,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81073?
The median household income in ZIP 81073 is $47,167, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81073?
The median home value in ZIP 81073 is $131,900, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81073 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81073?
ZIP code 81073 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 449 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81073 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81073?
In ZIP code 81073, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 81073?
In ZIP code 81073, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81073 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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