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Trinidad, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81082

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

12,480
8/sq mi
$58,589
Median income
$244,700
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81082 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81082 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1540.7 square miles in Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado. The area is home to 12,480 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 81082 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81082 sits at $58,589 (34% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $30,665. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $244,700 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $946 per month, and 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81082 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81082 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 81082

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81082.

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 81082, Trinidad, 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

12,480

Population

1540.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81082?

44.0

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%

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?

$58,589

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$30,665

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 81082 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,589 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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,086

Total Housing Units

5,156

Occupied Units

930

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$244,700

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$946

Median Rent

1962

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

-1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 81082 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 154
2021 +12.4% 173
2022 +17.5% 203
2023 +17.1% 238
2024 -1.4% 235

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 335 business establishments in ZIP 81082, employing approximately 3,091 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,247,000.

335

Businesses

3,091

Employees

$119.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 58 17.3%
Accommodation and food services 53 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 37 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 34 10.2%
Construction 30 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 6.9%
Finance and insurance 18 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.7%
Wholesale trade 8 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.4%
Information 7 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 2.1%
Manufacturing 6 1.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 1.2%
Educational services 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Las Animas County Trinidad, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81082 in? ▼
ZIP code 81082 (Trinidad) 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 81082? ▼
ZIP code 81082 in Trinidad, CO has a population of 12,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81082? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81082 is $58,589, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81082? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81082 is $244,700, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81082? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81082 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81082? ▼
ZIP code 81082 has 335 business establishments employing approximately 3,091 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81082? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81082 are: Retail trade (58), Accommodation and food services (53), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81082? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81082 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 81082? ▼
In ZIP code 81082, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 81082? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81082 is 18.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81082? ▼
In ZIP code 81082, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81082? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81082 is 18.5% 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 Trinidad, CO

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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