Trinchera, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81081

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

70
0/sq mi
$39,255
Median income
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trinchera pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81081 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81081 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 700.0 square miles in Trinchera, Las Animas County, Colorado. The area is home to 70 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 81081 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81081 sits at $39,255 (56% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $49,669. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 36.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81081 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 82.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81081 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 81081, Trinchera, 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

70

Population

700.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81081?

82.1

Median Age

86.5%

Male

13.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
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 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%

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?

$39,255

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$49,669

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81081 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,255 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 24.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%

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

What does housing look like?

92

Total Housing Units

74

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

1.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.5%
Renter 63.5%

1984

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 81081 in?
ZIP code 81081 (Trinchera) 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 81081?
ZIP code 81081 in Trinchera, CO has a population of 70 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81081?
The median household income in ZIP 81081 is $39,255, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81081?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81081 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81081?
In ZIP code 81081, 24.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% 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 81081?
In ZIP code 81081, approximately 36.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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