81055 ZIP Code – La Veta, Colorado
81055 is a ZIP code serving La Veta, Colorado in Huerfano County with a population of approximately 1,572 residents. The median household income is $48,987 — below the Colorado average and below the national average. Median home values of $321,600 are above the national average, with 73.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $939 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.1%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. An estimated 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 66.0, well above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 81133, 81091, 81040.
ZIP Code 81055 Data
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ZIP 81055 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81055 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,572 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $321k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $939 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 66.0 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81133 – Fort Garland
- 81091 – Weston
- 81040 – Gardner
- 81020 – Aguilar
- 81089 – Walsenburg
- 81024 – Boncarbo
- 81126 – Chama
- 81123 – Blanca
- 81069 – Rye
- 81152 – San Luis
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81133 | FORT GARLAND | 1,109 | $41,146 |
| 81091 | WESTON | 1,036 | $46,818 |
| 81040 | GARDNER | 263 | Not provided |
| 81020 | AGUILAR | 823 | $29,731 |
| 81089 | WALSENBURG | 4,761 | $49,219 |