81036 ZIP Code — Eads, CO

Kiowa County, Colorado

ZIP code 81036 is located in Eads, Colorado, within Kiowa County. It covers approximately 737.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,007 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81036

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 $132,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,167. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81036 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,007

population

737.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eads	Acceptable
Eads	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81092 Wiley (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,007
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	737.23 sq mi
Water area	11.97 sq mi
Latitude	38.4495
Longitude	-102.7451
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	61.7%	60.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	28.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	8.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.9%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,007

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$49,167

Median household income

$28,359

Per capita income

$132,800

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

423

Housing units

14.4%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	207	20.6%
18 and over	800	79.4%
65 and over	248	24.6%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	972	95.6%
Two or more races	21	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1%
Black or African American	8	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.5%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	60.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	28.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	8.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.9%	9.6%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$49,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,800
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	17.9%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	28.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	26.9%
5+ bedrooms	11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	40.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.2%
Electricity	12.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	198	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	63	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	33	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	136	31.6%
Households with children under 18	87	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	166	38.6%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	19.6%
Married	62.2%	44.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	20.0%
Divorced	7.9%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 34.6%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	23.0%
Kindergarten	4	1.8%
Elementary school	78	35.1%
High school	48	21.6%
College / grad school	41	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Agriculture & mining 17.8%

Construction 9.0%

Retail trade 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Other services 3.7%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Information 2.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.3%
Government	31.2%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.8

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.2%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	941	93.4%
Spanish	32	3.4%
Other Indo-European	32	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	974	96.7%
Born in same state	974	96.7%
Born in different state	624	62.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	33	3.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	183	18.2%
French	169	16.8%
Arab	56	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	2.1%
Polish	13	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81036

What city is ZIP code 81036 in?

ZIP code 81036 is primarily assigned to Eads, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81036 in?

ZIP code 81036 falls within Kiowa County, Colorado.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81036?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81036?

The median home value in ZIP code 81036 is $132,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 81036?

ZIP code 81036 has an estimated population of 1,007 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81036?

The median household income in ZIP code 81036 is $49,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81036 in?

ZIP code 81036 observes the MST timezone.