81050 ZIP Code – La Junta, Colorado
81050 is a mid-sized ZIP code in La Junta, Colorado, part of Otero County with a population of approximately 9,601 residents. The median household income is $52,195 — below the Colorado average and below the national average. At $150,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 69.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $749 is below the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.9%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 21.3%, well above the national average. About 19.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 40.7, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 81077, 81030, 81067.
ZIP Code 81050 Data
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ZIP 81050 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81050 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,601 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $150k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $749 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.3% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81077 – Swink
- 81030 – Cheraw
- 81067 – Rocky Ford
- 81054 – Las Animas
- 81058 – Manzanola
- 81033 – Crowley
- 81076 – Sugar City
- 81039 – Fowler
- 81044 – Hasty
- 81062 – Olney Springs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81077 | SWINK | 842 | $60,511 |
| 81030 | CHERAW | 143 | $38,750 |
| 81067 | ROCKY FORD | 5,605 | $38,917 |
| 81054 | LAS ANIMAS | 4,731 | $41,346 |
| 81058 | MANZANOLA | 1,124 | $57,500 |