81052 ZIP Code — Lamar, CO

Prowers County, Colorado

ZIP code 81052 is located in Lamar, Colorado, within Prowers County. It covers approximately 675.41 square miles and serves a population of 9,143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81052

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($49,887) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81052 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,143

population

675.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lamar	Acceptable
Lamar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81041 Granada (12.5 mi) 81047 Holly (17.1 mi) 81092 Wiley (18.5 mi) 81044 Hasty (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,143
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	675.41 sq mi
Water area	3.59 sq mi
Latitude	37.9557
Longitude	-102.5797
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	57.4%	56.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	27.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	13.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.6%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

9,143

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$49,887

Median household income

$29,007

Per capita income

$121,800

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

3,148

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

334

Under 5

314

440

5–9

415

259

10–14

245

446

15–19

421

384

20–24

361

521

25–34

492

494

35–44

466

475

45–54

447

312

55–59

295

319

60–64

301

425

65–74

401

187

75–84

177

109

85+

103

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,449	26.8%
18 and over	6,694	73.2%
65 and over	1,402	15.3%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.1%

Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

Two or more races 10.8%

Other race 6.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Black or African American 1.5%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	6,808	63.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,650	15.3%
Two or more races	1,169	10.8%
Other race	740	6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	202	1.9%
Black or African American	159	1.5%
Asian	65	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	56.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	27.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	13.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.6%	9.6%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 20.1%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	20.1%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$49,887

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,800
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	67.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.2%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,711	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	191	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	645	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	850	25.0%
Households with children under 18	1,230	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,105	32.5%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	26.1%
Married	45.3%	54.3%
Separated	0.5%	1.3%
Widowed	4.5%	7.9%
Divorced	11.2%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	219	9.7%
Kindergarten	152	6.7%
Elementary school	826	36.5%
High school	532	23.5%
College / grad school	534	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Professional & management 8.1%

Public administration 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 21.7%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 37.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.9%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	637	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.3%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,495	92.9%
Spanish	529	6.2%
Other Indo-European	529	6.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,436	92.3%
Born in same state	8,369	91.5%
Born in different state	6,034	66.0%
Foreign born	67	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	707	7.7%
Not a US citizen	463	65.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,135	12.4%
Arab	726	7.9%
Italian	384	4.2%
Dutch	180	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	95	1%
English	75	0.8%
Irish	12	0.1%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81052

What city is ZIP code 81052 in?

ZIP code 81052 is primarily assigned to Lamar, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81052 in?

ZIP code 81052 falls within Prowers County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81052?

19% of residents in ZIP code 81052 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81052?

The median home value in ZIP code 81052 is $121,800.

Does ZIP code 81052 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 81052 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 81052?

ZIP code 81052 has an estimated population of 9,143 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81052 in?

ZIP code 81052 observes the MST timezone.