81021 ZIP Code — Arlington, CO
Kiowa County, Colorado
ZIP code 81021 is located in Arlington, Colorado, within Kiowa County. It covers approximately 292.78 square miles and serves a population of 12 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
12
population
292.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81021 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81021
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Arlington | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 292.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.94 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.3944 |
| Longitude | -103.3572 |
| 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 | 0.0% | 60.0% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 28.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 8.3% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
12
Population
65.8
Median age
$32,813
Median household income
$18,758
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
55.6%
Home ownership
50.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
10
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
35–44
0
4
65–74
3
2
75–84
2
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 12 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 11 | 91.7% |
| Median age | 65.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 60.0% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 28.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 8.3% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
44.4%
$25k–$35k
44.4%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 44.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 44.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| Median income | $32,813 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
80.0%
$200k–$300k
20.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter occupied | 44.4% |
| Vacant | 35.7% |
| Single-family detached | 85.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 78.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 85.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 100.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3 | 33.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 44.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2 | 22.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 1.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Married | 28.6% | 60.0% |
| Separated | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 40.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
83.3%
Some college, no degree
8.3%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 100.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
50.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
50.0%
Married-couple families
66.7%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 77.8% |
| Retirement income | 33.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 33.3% |
| Public insurance | 91.7% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 12 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 12 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4 | 33.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 75.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81021
What city is ZIP code 81021 in?
ZIP code 81021 is primarily assigned to Arlington, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81021 in?
ZIP code 81021 falls within Kiowa County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81021 have an older population?
92% of residents in ZIP code 81021 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 81021 have a large retiree population?
78% of households in ZIP code 81021 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81021?
50% of residents in ZIP code 81021 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81021?
The median household income in ZIP code 81021 is $32,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81021 in?
ZIP code 81021 observes the MST timezone.