81081 ZIP Code — Trinchera, CO

Las Animas County, Colorado

ZIP code 81081 is located in Trinchera, Colorado, within Las Animas County. It covers approximately 311.54 square miles and serves a population of 99 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

population

311.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81081 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81081

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trinchera	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81082 Trinidad (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	99
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	311.54 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	37.1221
Longitude	-104.1564
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	67.6%	54.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	29.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	12.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

Population

76.8

Median age

$37,027

Median household income

$48,171

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

40.5%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3	3.0%
18 and over	96	97.0%
65 and over	58	58.6%
Median age	76.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	95	94.1%
Two or more races	4	4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.6%	54.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	29.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	12.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 55.4%

$50k–$75k 5.4%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	55.4%
$50k–$75k	5.4%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$37,027

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$1M+ 36.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	40.5%
Renter occupied	59.5%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	42.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	33.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	77.1%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	59.5%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	66.2%
Wood	21.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	13	17.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	51	68.9%
Female householder, no spouse	10	13.5%
Households with children under 18	1	1.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	75.7%
Average household size	1.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	8.7%
Married	20.0%	56.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	26.1%
Divorced	49.3%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 39.3%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	1	33.3%
High school	2	66.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 66.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Construction 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Other services 4.1%

Professional & management 2.7%

Education & healthcare 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.6%
Service	2.7%
Sales & office	6.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	2.7%
Self-employed	16.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	18.9%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	60.8%
Other means	8.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.6%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	53.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	91.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	63.6%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	99	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	99	100.0%
Born in same state	99	100.0%
Born in different state	72	72.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	10.1%
Arab	6	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	74.7%
Internet access	36.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81081

What city is ZIP code 81081 in?

ZIP code 81081 is primarily assigned to Trinchera, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81081 in?

ZIP code 81081 falls within Las Animas County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81081 have an older population?

59% of residents in ZIP code 81081 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81081 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 81081 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81081?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 81081 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 81081 are renter-occupied.

What timezone is ZIP code 81081 in?

ZIP code 81081 observes the MST timezone.