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ZIP Code 81076

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

418
1/sq mi
$48,563
Median income
$113,800
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81076 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81076 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 696.7 square miles in Sugar City, Crowley County, Colorado. The area is home to 418 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 81076 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81076 sits at $48,563 (45% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $43,300. The poverty rate stands at 20.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $113,800 (77% below the state average) with median rent at $838 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81076 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81076 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 81076, Sugar City, 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

418

Population

696.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81076?

46.3

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%

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?

$48,563

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$43,300

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 81076 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,563 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 42.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

240

Total Housing Units

211

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$113,800

Median Home Value

-77% vs state

$838

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 3 business establishments in ZIP 81076, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $625,000.

3

Businesses

16

Employees

$625K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 81076 in?
ZIP code 81076 (Sugar City) is located in Crowley County, Colorado. Crowley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crowley-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81076?
ZIP code 81076 in Sugar City, CO has a population of 418 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81076?
The median household income in ZIP 81076 is $48,563, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81076?
The median home value in ZIP 81076 is $113,800, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81076?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81076 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81076?
ZIP code 81076 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81076?
In ZIP code 81076, 42.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 81076?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81076 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81076?
In ZIP code 81076, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81076?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81076 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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