81073 ZIP Code — Springfield, CO

Baca County, Colorado

ZIP code 81073 is located in Springfield, Colorado, within Baca County. It covers approximately 639.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,751 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81073

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($40,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 9 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81073 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,751

population

639.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Acceptable
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81084 Two Buttes (18.7 mi) 81064 Pritchett (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,751
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	639.34 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	37.3966
Longitude	-102.6967
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	65.6%	66.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	21.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	9.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,751

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$40,000

Median household income

$28,609

Per capita income

$146,200

Median home value

$500

Median monthly rent

69.2%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

680

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

152

35–44

148

103

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	442	25.2%
18 and over	1,309	74.8%
65 and over	385	22.0%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Asian 2.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,599	88.5%
Hispanic or Latino	55	3%
Asian	50	2.8%
Two or more races	50	2.8%
Other race	41	2.3%
Black or African American	11	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	66.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	21.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	9.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$40,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,200
Median rent / month	$500
Owner occupied	69.2%
Renter occupied	30.8%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	21.1%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.4%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	339	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	38	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	182	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	203	26.6%
Households with children under 18	237	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	266	34.9%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	8.1%
Married	50.0%	58.0%
Separated	1.4%	4.3%
Widowed	3.9%	14.7%
Divorced	8.2%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	8.3%
Kindergarten	21	4.7%
Elementary school	259	57.9%
High school	73	16.3%
College / grad school	57	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.1%

Agriculture & mining 14.2%

Construction 8.9%

Retail trade 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Public administration 5.5%

Professional & management 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.0%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	18.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.2

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 14.7%

Female-led households 55.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.9%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,669	95.3%
Spanish	38	2.3%
Other Indo-European	12	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	22	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,686	96.3%
Born in same state	1,675	95.7%
Born in different state	927	52.9%
Foreign born	11	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	65	3.7%
Not a US citizen	36	55.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	244	13.9%
Italian	210	12%
Arab	76	4.3%
English	23	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	5	0.3%
German	3	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81073

What city is ZIP code 81073 in?

ZIP code 81073 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81073 in?

ZIP code 81073 falls within Baca County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81073?

21% of residents in ZIP code 81073 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81073 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 81073 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81073?

The median home value in ZIP code 81073 is $146,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81073?

The median household income in ZIP code 81073 is $40,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81073 in?

ZIP code 81073 observes the MST timezone.