81076 ZIP Code — Sugar City, CO

Crowley County, Colorado

ZIP code 81076 is located in Sugar City, Colorado, within Crowley County. It covers approximately 285.35 square miles and serves a population of 764 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81076

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 $61,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,938. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 81076 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

764

population

285.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81076 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81076

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81076. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sugar City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81063 Ordway (10.2 mi) 81034 Ordway (19.2 mi) 81062 Olney Springs (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	764
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	285.35 sq mi
Water area	8.90 sq mi
Latitude	38.3824
Longitude	-103.5973
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	53.6%	61.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	30.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	6.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

764

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$40,938

Median household income

$64,277

Per capita income

$61,400

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

27.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

187

Housing units

25.8%

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	62	8.1%
18 and over	702	91.9%
65 and over	160	20.9%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.7%

Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

Two or more races 13.4%

Asian 13.1%

Other race 8.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	437	47.7%
Hispanic or Latino	153	16.7%
Two or more races	123	13.4%
Asian	120	13.1%
Other race	78	8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.4%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	61.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	30.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	6.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 16.0%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 23.9%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	16.0%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	23.9%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$40,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.5%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$61,400
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	55.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.9%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.9%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	20.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	26.1%
Cohabiting couple	17	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	26.1%
Female householder, no spouse	73	38.8%
Households with children under 18	41	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	54.8%
Average household size	4.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	12.8%
Married	46.2%	41.0%
Separated	0.6%	4.1%
Widowed	2.6%	18.6%
Divorced	15.0%	23.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 20.0%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 23.4%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.7%
Kindergarten	2	1.3%
Elementary school	31	20.4%
High school	13	8.6%
College / grad school	105	69.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.1%

Construction 11.0%

Professional & management 10.7%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Public administration 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Information 0.9%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.7%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	34.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 27.9%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 26.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 7.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	39.9%
Supplemental Security	16.0%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	70.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	740	96.9%
Spanish	6	0.8%
Other Indo-European	6	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	751	98.3%
Born in same state	751	98.3%
Born in different state	424	55.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.7%
Not a US citizen	3	23.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	123	16.1%
French	38	5%
Arab	38	5%
Polish	12	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0.3%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.6%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81076

What city is ZIP code 81076 in?

ZIP code 81076 is primarily assigned to Sugar City, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81076 in?

ZIP code 81076 falls within Crowley County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81076?

28% of residents in ZIP code 81076 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81076 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 81076 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 81076 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 81076 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81076?

The median home value in ZIP code 81076 is $61,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 81076 in?

ZIP code 81076 observes the MST timezone.