81091 ZIP Code — Weston, CO

Las Animas County, Colorado

ZIP code 81091 is located in Weston, Colorado, within Las Animas County. It covers approximately 417.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,036 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81091

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $266,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $46,818. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 81091 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,036

population

417.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81091 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81091

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81091. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weston	Acceptable
Weston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81020 Aguilar (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,036
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	417.85 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	37.1706
Longitude	-104.8887
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	47.2%	54.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	29.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	12.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,036

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$46,818

Median household income

$23,203

Per capita income

$266,800

Median home value

$662

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

34.7%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

571

Housing units

24.1%

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	280	27.0%
18 and over	756	73.0%
65 and over	314	30.3%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 17%

Two or more races 15.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Black or African American 4.9%

Group	Count	%
White	624	56.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	188	17%
Two or more races	170	15.3%
Hispanic or Latino	73	6.6%
Black or African American	54	4.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	54.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	29.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	12.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 19.0%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	19.0%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$46,818

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 29.5%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$266,800
Median rent / month	$662
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	37.9%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	42.5%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	6.4%
Propane / LP gas	56.2%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	33.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	266	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	86	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	71	16.3%
Households with children under 18	94	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	52.1%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	11.9%
Married	60.6%	71.9%
Separated	1.9%	1.1%
Widowed	4.3%	6.2%
Divorced	7.0%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 21.8%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	185	77.1%
High school	30	12.5%
College / grad school	11	4.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.2%

Agriculture & mining 18.2%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Public administration 12.8%

Other services 7.4%

Retail trade 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Construction 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	27.6%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.3%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 34.7%

Under 18 years 59.6%

18 and over 25.5%

Married-couple families 21.8%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.5%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.2%
Under 18	19.3%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	971	93.7%
Spanish	194	20.0%
Other Indo-European	194	20.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	944	91.1%
Born in same state	910	87.8%
Born in different state	316	30.5%
Foreign born	34	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	92	8.9%
Not a US citizen	9	9.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	166	16%
Italian	150	14.5%
Arab	42	4.1%
English	15	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	15	1.4%
Polish	12	1.2%
Irish	9	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81091

What city is ZIP code 81091 in?

ZIP code 81091 is primarily assigned to Weston, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81091 in?

ZIP code 81091 falls within Las Animas County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81091?

35% of residents in ZIP code 81091 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81091 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 81091 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81091 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 81091 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81091 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 81091 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81091 in?

ZIP code 81091 observes the MST timezone.