81027 ZIP Code — Branson, CO

Las Animas County, Colorado

ZIP code 81027 is located in Branson, Colorado, within Las Animas County. It covers approximately 679.44 square miles and serves a population of 123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

123
population
679.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81027 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81027

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City Status
Branson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
81049 Kim (17.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 123
Population density 0 / sq mi
State FIPS 08
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 679.44 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 37.2788
Longitude -103.7212
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 45.3% 54.9% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 50.7% 29.2% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 1.3% 12.5% 26.9%
Over $200k 2.7% 3.4% 9.6%

Demographics & statistics

123
Population
42.1
Median age
$44,750
Median household income
$30,511
Per capita income
$53,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
59.4%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
86
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
3
Under 5
2
8
5–9
7
2
15–19
1
4
20–24
3
15
25–34
12
6
35–44
5
4
45–54
3
8
55–59
7
1
60–64
1
7
65–74
6
8
75–84
6
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182318.7%
18 and over10081.3%
65 and over3125.2%
Median age42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%
Two or more races 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
GroupCount%
White10174.3%
Two or more races2216.2%
Hispanic or Latino139.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.3% 54.9% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 50.7% 29.2% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 1.3% 12.5% 26.9%
Over $200k 2.7% 3.4% 9.6%
Under $10k 13.0%
$10k–$15k 8.7%
$15k–$25k 7.2%
$25k–$35k 4.3%
$35k–$50k 17.4%
$50k–$75k 34.8%
$75k–$100k 13.0%
$200k+ 1.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k13.0%
$10k–$15k8.7%
$15k–$25k7.2%
$25k–$35k4.3%
$35k–$50k17.4%
$50k–$75k34.8%
$75k–$100k13.0%
$200k+1.4%
Median income$44,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.6%
$50k–$100k 51.2%
$100k–$150k 2.4%
$150k–$200k 2.4%
$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$53,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied59.4%
Renter occupied40.6%
Vacant39.5%
Single-family detached74.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.4%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)1.20

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20097.9%
1990–19995.3%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197917.5%
1960–19694.4%
1950–195913.2%
1940–19492.6%
1939 or earlier49.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms47.4%
3 bedrooms42.1%
4 bedrooms10.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.8%
1 vehicle30.4%
2 vehicles15.9%
3 or more47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.4%
Propane / LP gas91.3%
Wood7.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1623.2%
Cohabiting couple1724.6%
Male householder, no spouse2840.6%
Female householder, no spouse811.6%
Households with children under 1868.7%
Households with seniors (65+)2130.4%
Average household size1.78

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.6%17.5%
Married34.9%45.0%
Separated7.9%0.0%
Widowed4.8%17.5%
Divorced23.8%20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 26.9%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 5.4%
Bachelor's degree 36.6%
Graduate / professional 3.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.7%
Bachelor's or higher39.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool519.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1038.5%
High school311.5%
College / grad school830.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 50.9%
Construction 13.2%
Professional & management 13.2%
Education & healthcare 9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%
Retail trade 3.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts54.7%
Service9.4%
Sales & office20.8%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation3.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.0%
Government7.5%
Self-employed26.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.8%
Carpool2.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home27.1%
Other means2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)25.6

Poverty

All people 14.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 18.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.3%
Retirement income8.7%
Supplemental Security1.4%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP24.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity27.2%
High blood pressure34.5%
High cholesterol32.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.1%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking15.4%
No physical activity23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.1%
Depression19.4%
Fair or poor health15.3%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.2%
Visited dentist57.9%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss16.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans33.0%
Disability%
Any disability29.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years26.1%
65 and over58.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance52.8%
Public insurance52.0%
No insurance14.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only11895.9%
Spanish21.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander21.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)12198.4%
Born in same state12097.6%
Born in different state5242.3%
Foreign born10.8%
Naturalized citizen21.6%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4839%
French118.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab75.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access56.1%
Internet access69.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81027

What city is ZIP code 81027 in?

ZIP code 81027 is primarily assigned to Branson, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81027 in?

ZIP code 81027 falls within Las Animas County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81027 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 81027 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81027?

The median home value in ZIP code 81027 is $53,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81027?

The median household income in ZIP code 81027 is $44,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 81027?

ZIP code 81027 has an estimated population of 123 residents.

What timezone is ZIP code 81027 in?

ZIP code 81027 observes the MST timezone.

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