81044 ZIP Code — Hasty, CO

Bent County, Colorado

ZIP code 81044 is located in Hasty, Colorado, within Bent County. It covers approximately 335.26 square miles and serves a population of 146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

146

population

335.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hasty	Acceptable
Hasty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81057 Mc Clave (10.7 mi) 81054 Las Animas (12.4 mi) 81092 Wiley (14.8 mi) 81052 Lamar (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	146
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	335.26 sq mi
Water area	4.71 sq mi
Latitude	38.0217
Longitude	-102.9088
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	75.7%	65.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	28.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	6.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.9%	0.3%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

146

Population

50.0

Median age

$30,417

Median household income

$32,441

Per capita income

$93,000

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

39.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	23	15.8%
18 and over	123	84.2%
65 and over	42	28.8%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	144	97.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	1.4%
Other race	2	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.7%	65.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	28.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	6.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.9%	0.3%	9.6%

Under $10k 12.7%

$15k–$25k 31.0%

$25k–$35k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$15k–$25k	31.0%
$25k–$35k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$30,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.8%

$50k–$100k 50.8%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,000
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	35.9%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	7.6%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	49.3%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.5%
Propane / LP gas	42.3%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	32.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26	36.6%
Female householder, no spouse	22	31.0%
Households with children under 18	9	12.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	45.1%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	21.3%
Married	27.4%	37.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	23.0%
Divorced	41.9%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 22.6%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	76.0%
High school	4	16.0%
College / grad school	2	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 41.0%

Education & healthcare 35.9%

Other services 10.3%

Public administration 10.3%

Professional & management 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	43.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	30.8%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 39.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 46.3%

Married-couple families 17.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.9%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.2%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	31.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	146	100.0%
Spanish	14	9.6%
Other Indo-European	14	9.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	132	90.4%
Born in same state	132	90.4%
Born in different state	60	41.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	9.6%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	6.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.6%
Internet access	73.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81044

What city is ZIP code 81044 in?

ZIP code 81044 is primarily assigned to Hasty, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81044 in?

ZIP code 81044 falls within Bent County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81044?

39% of residents in ZIP code 81044 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81044 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 81044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81044 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 81044 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 81044 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 81044 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 81044 in?

ZIP code 81044 observes the MST timezone.