81049 ZIP Code — Kim, CO
Las Animas County, Colorado
ZIP code 81049 is located in Kim, Colorado, within Las Animas County. It covers approximately 1,015.08 square miles and serves a population of 131 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
131
population
1,015.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81049 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81049
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kim | Acceptable |
| Kim | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 131 |
| Population density | 131 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,015.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3218 |
| Longitude | -103.4039 |
| 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 | 53.2% | 54.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.1% | 12.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 3.4% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
131
Population
131
People per sq mi
61.9
Median age
$48,125
Median household income
$34,370
Per capita income
$117,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
67.1%
Home ownership
3.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
98
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
10–14
2
2
15–19
1
8
35–44
5
15
45–54
9
6
55–59
4
12
60–64
8
11
65–74
7
18
75–84
11
6
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8 | 6.1% |
| 18 and over | 123 | 93.9% |
| 65 and over | 56 | 42.7% |
| Median age | 61.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.4%
Two or more races
6.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 88.4% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 5.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.2% | 54.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.1% | 12.5% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 3.4% | 9.6% |
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
12.7%
$25k–$35k
15.2%
$35k–$50k
19.0%
$50k–$75k
29.1%
$75k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 29.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 2.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| Median income | $48,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.6%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
35.8%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
3.8%
$300k–$500k
11.3%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
3.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,400 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter occupied | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 36.3% |
| Single-family detached | 82.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.8% |
| 3 or more | 53.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.8% |
| Electricity | 2.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 79.7% |
| Wood | 11.4% |
| Solar | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 56 | 70.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 8.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 6.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 38 | 48.1% |
| Average household size | 1.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Married | 75.0% | 86.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 14.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
10.6%
HS graduate
17.9%
Some college, no degree
28.5%
Associate's degree
16.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 30.0% |
| High school | 5 | 50.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 20.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
66.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Education & healthcare
8.8%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
4.4%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 70.6% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 5.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.5% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 30.9% |
| Government | 8.8% |
| Self-employed | 60.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 49.2% |
| Carpool | 21.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 27.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 45.4 |
Poverty
All people
3.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.6% |
| Retirement income | 34.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 39.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 33.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 9.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.4% |
| 65 and over | 19.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.2% |
| Public insurance | 49.6% |
| No insurance | 21.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 131 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 7 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 5.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 128 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 128 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 66 | 50.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 24 | 18.3% |
| Italian | 11 | 8.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 11 | 8.4% |
| English | 2 | 1.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 60.3% |
| Internet access | 88.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81049
What city is ZIP code 81049 in?
ZIP code 81049 is primarily assigned to Kim, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81049 in?
ZIP code 81049 falls within Las Animas County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81049 have an older population?
43% of residents in ZIP code 81049 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 81049 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 81049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81049?
The median home value in ZIP code 81049 is $117,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 81049?
ZIP code 81049 has an estimated population of 131 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 81049 in?
ZIP code 81049 observes the MST timezone.