81090 ZIP Code — Walsh, CO

Baca County, Colorado

ZIP code 81090 is located in Walsh, Colorado, within Baca County. It covers approximately 652.90 square miles and serves a population of 957 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81090

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,500. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 81090 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

957

population

652.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81090 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81090

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81090. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walsh	Acceptable
Walsh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81084 Two Buttes (14.9 mi) 81029 Campo (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	957
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	652.90 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	37.3187
Longitude	-102.3184
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	69.3%	66.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	21.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	9.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

957

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$46,500

Median household income

$26,815

Per capita income

$121,600

Median home value

$281

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

513

Housing units

27.7%

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	151	15.8%
18 and over	806	84.2%
65 and over	283	29.6%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Two or more races 6.3%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	850	88.4%
Two or more races	61	6.3%
Asian	21	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.4%
Other race	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.3%	66.2%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	21.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	9.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 21.6%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	21.6%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$46,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.6%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,600
Median rent / month	$281
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.7%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	211	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	117	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	144	29.9%
Households with children under 18	76	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	205	42.5%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	16.3%
Married	59.2%	49.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	29.8%
Divorced	14.7%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.9%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	11.0%
Kindergarten	25	13.8%
Elementary school	78	43.1%
High school	13	7.2%
College / grad school	45	24.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.9%

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Public administration 5.3%

Construction 4.3%

Retail trade 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Professional & management 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.5%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	22.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.1

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 26.1%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	18.9%
Cash public assistance	8.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.4%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	60.0%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	924	96.6%
Spanish	27	2.9%
Other Indo-European	27	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	922	96.3%
Born in same state	868	90.7%
Born in different state	499	52.1%
Foreign born	54	5.6%
Naturalized citizen	35	3.7%
Not a US citizen	16	45.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	132	13.8%
Italian	48	5%
Arab	41	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	24	2.5%
Polish	24	2.5%
English	22	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.4%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81090

What city is ZIP code 81090 in?

ZIP code 81090 is primarily assigned to Walsh, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81090 in?

ZIP code 81090 falls within Baca County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81090 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 81090 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81090?

24% of residents in ZIP code 81090 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81090 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 81090 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81090?

The median home value in ZIP code 81090 is $121,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 81090 in?

ZIP code 81090 observes the MST timezone.