81024 ZIP Code — Boncarbo, CO

Las Animas County, Colorado

ZIP code 81024 is located in Boncarbo, Colorado, within Las Animas County. It covers approximately 51.96 square miles and serves a population of 233 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81024

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $296,200.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 44% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 81024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

233

population

51.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81024

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City	Status
Boncarbo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	233
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	51.96 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.2266
Longitude	-104.7503
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	63.7%	54.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	29.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	12.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

233

Population

People per sq mi

60.4

Median age

Median household income

$19,110

Per capita income

$296,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

31.3%

Poverty rate

23.4%

Unemployment

151

Housing units

2.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	9.4%
18 and over	211	90.6%
65 and over	67	28.8%
Median age	60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.3%

Two or more races 13.4%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Group	Count	%
White	199	78.3%
Two or more races	34	13.4%
Hispanic or Latino	21	8.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	54.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	29.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	12.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 47.7%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	47.7%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 32.8%

$500k–$1M 15.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$296,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.2%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	31.8%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	31.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	47.7%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	40.6%
Wood	33.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	54	42.2%
Households with children under 18	12	9.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	43.8%
Average household size	1.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	9.4%
Married	81.9%	57.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	24.2%
Divorced	0.0%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 36.5%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	2.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	100.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 50.0%

Professional & management 33.3%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	50.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
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	22.2%
Carpool	33.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	44.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 31.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 34.6%

Married-couple families 35.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.0%
Retirement income	43.8%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	22.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	74.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	19.3%
Public insurance	61.4%
No insurance	24.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	211	90.6%
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)	233	100.0%
Born in same state	233	100.0%
Born in different state	52	22.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	23.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	39	16.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.9%
Internet access	71.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81024

What city is ZIP code 81024 in?

ZIP code 81024 is primarily assigned to Boncarbo, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81024 in?

ZIP code 81024 falls within Las Animas County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81024 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 81024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81024?

31% of residents in ZIP code 81024 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81024?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 81024 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 81024 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81024 in?

ZIP code 81024 observes the MST timezone.