81020 ZIP Code — Aguilar, CO

Las Animas County, Colorado

ZIP code 81020 is located in Aguilar, Colorado, within Las Animas County. It covers approximately 389.19 square miles and serves a population of 823 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81020

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,731. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 81020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

823

population

389.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aguilar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81091 Weston (16.2 mi) 81082 Trinidad (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	823
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	389.19 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.3752
Longitude	-104.7444
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.0%	54.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	29.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	12.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

823

Population

People per sq mi

56.7

Median age

$29,731

Median household income

$25,343

Per capita income

$109,100

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

618

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

122

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	69	8.4%
18 and over	754	91.6%
65 and over	309	37.5%
Median age	56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.8%

Two or more races 19.7%

Hispanic or Latino 17%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	603	60.8%
Two or more races	195	19.7%
Hispanic or Latino	168	17%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	1.8%
Other race	7	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.0%	54.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	29.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	12.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 38.0%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	38.0%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	3.1%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$29,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,100
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	36.1%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	31.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.3%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	22.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	164	35.8%
Cohabiting couple	55	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	73	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	166	36.2%
Households with children under 18	55	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	259	56.6%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	14.4%
Married	42.6%	44.0%
Separated	3.9%	0.0%
Widowed	7.3%	8.5%
Divorced	13.6%	33.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.1%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 30.5%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	7.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	16.2%
High school	15	22.1%
College / grad school	37	54.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.7%

Retail trade 11.1%

Other services 11.1%

Construction 9.3%

Professional & management 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	35.3%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.2%
Government	30.6%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.5%
Carpool	39.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 10.1%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.6%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	776	94.3%
Spanish	18	2.3%
Other Indo-European	18	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	813	98.8%
Born in same state	802	97.4%
Born in different state	459	55.8%
Foreign born	11	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	6.3%
Polish	26	3.2%
French	25	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.9%
Arab	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.7%
Internet access	78.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81020

What city is ZIP code 81020 in?

ZIP code 81020 is primarily assigned to Aguilar, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81020 in?

ZIP code 81020 falls within Las Animas County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81020 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 81020 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81020 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 81020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81020?

The median home value in ZIP code 81020 is $109,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81020?

The median household income in ZIP code 81020 is $29,731, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81020 in?

ZIP code 81020 observes the MST timezone.