Bent County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
5,759
population (2021)
-11.4%
pop change since 2010
08011
FIPS code
Bent County ZIP code map
About Bent County
Bent County is located in Colorado and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,759 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11.4% from 6,499 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Bent County is 08011.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,759 |
| 2010 population | 6,499 |
| Change | -11.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08011 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Bent County
ZIP codes for Bent County, CO (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81038 | Fort Lyon | Bent | View map |
| 81044 | Hasty | Bent | View map |
| 81054 | Las Animas | Bent | View map |
| 81057 | Mc Clave | Bent | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,291
Population
40.7
Median age
$41,962
Median household income
$17,877
Per capita income
$127,267
Median home value
$838
Median monthly rent
75.4%
Home ownership
30.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
1,339
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
133
Under 5
90
160
5–9
107
152
10–14
102
147
15–19
98
154
20–24
104
552
25–34
371
538
35–44
362
382
45–54
257
194
55–59
130
173
60–64
117
353
65–74
237
160
75–84
108
66
85+
44
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 914 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 4,377 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 968 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 40.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic or Latino
14.1%
Two or more races
11.8%
Other race
6.5%
Black or African American
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.8%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,696 | 60% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 871 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 728 | 11.8% |
| Other race | 403 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 269 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 173 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
18.3%
$25k–$35k
15.6%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $41,962 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.6%
$50k–$100k
32.0%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k–$300k
16.3%
$300k–$500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,267 |
| Median rent / month | $838 |
| Owner occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter occupied | 24.6% |
| Vacant | 18.0% |
| Single-family detached | 67.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 25.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.7% |
| 3 or more | 30.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.2% |
| Electricity | 5.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.3% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 715 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 134 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 350 | 24.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 465 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 517 | 24.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 663 | 38.8% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 17.2% |
| Divorced | 20.1% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
12.9%
HS graduate
36.8%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.2%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 53 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 388 | 49.2% |
| High school | 212 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 208 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
28.3%
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Public administration
8.5%
Construction
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
5.4%
Retail trade
5.0%
Professional & management
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Manufacturing
1.5%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 14.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 24.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 63.0% |
| Government | 26.9% |
| Self-employed | 10.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.6% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
Poverty
All people
30.3%
Under 18 years
29.5%
18 and over
29.6%
Married-couple families
17.2%
Female-led households
22.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.7% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 15.1% |
| No health insurance | 20.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.3% |
| Visited dentist | 46.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 22.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 324 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.4% |
| 18–64 years | 15.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.7% |
| Public insurance | 49.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,068 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 207 | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 204 | 4.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,093 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 5,088 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 3,456 | 62.5% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 198 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 27 | 35.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 454 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 246 | 4.6% |
| Italian | 236 | 4.5% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 4 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 4 | 0.1% |
| English | 3 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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