81030 ZIP Code — Cheraw, CO
Otero County, Colorado
ZIP code 81030 is located in Cheraw, Colorado, within Otero County. It covers approximately 0.37 square miles and serves a population of 143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
143
population
0.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81030 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81030
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cheraw | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 143 |
| Population density | 386 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.1087 |
| Longitude | -103.5126 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 719 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 55.0% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.0% | 12.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 10.9% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
143
Population
386
People per sq mi
60.6
Median age
$38,750
Median household income
$36,645
Per capita income
$95,000
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unemployment
62
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
0
6
5–9
5
3
10–14
3
3
15–19
3
4
20–24
4
4
25–34
3
8
35–44
8
2
45–54
1
5
55–59
4
14
60–64
12
23
65–74
20
2
75–84
1
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19 | 13.3% |
| 18 and over | 124 | 86.7% |
| 65 and over | 50 | 35.0% |
| Median age | 60.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.4%
Two or more races
9.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 88.4% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 2.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 55.0% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.0% | 12.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 10.9% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
$10k–$15k
13.3%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
25.3%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
24.1%
$75k–$100k
8.4%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 13.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 25.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $38,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
29.0%
$50k–$100k
29.0%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k–$300k
9.7%
$300k–$500k
1.6%
$1M+
4.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,025 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 80.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 15.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% |
| 3 or more | 33.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.9% |
| Electricity | 10.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil | 3.6% |
| Wood | 6.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17 | 20.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 33 | 39.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 27 | 32.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9 | 10.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 42 | 50.6% |
| Average household size | 1.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.3% | 20.0% |
| Married | 24.3% | 32.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 30.9% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 16.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
31.5%
Some college, no degree
27.0%
Associate's degree
18.9%
Bachelor's degree
5.4%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 17 | 81.0% |
| High school | 1 | 4.8% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Construction
18.3%
Agriculture & mining
16.7%
Other services
10.0%
Public administration
10.0%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Retail trade
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Information
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.7% |
| Service | 5.0% |
| Sales & office | 13.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.7% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.0% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 20.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.7% |
| Work from home | 5.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.0 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
15.8%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
11.8%
Female-led households
40.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.4% |
| Retirement income | 12.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.6% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.9% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 22 | 17.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 35.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 31.1% |
| 65 and over | 56.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.4% |
| Public insurance | 52.4% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 142 | 99.3% |
| 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) | 140 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 140 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 84 | 58.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 14 | 9.8% |
| French | 12 | 8.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10 | 7% |
| English | 2 | 1.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 58.0% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81030
What city is ZIP code 81030 in?
ZIP code 81030 is primarily assigned to Cheraw, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81030 in?
ZIP code 81030 falls within Otero County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81030 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 81030 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 81030 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 81030 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 81030 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 81030 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81030?
The median home value in ZIP code 81030 is $95,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81030 in?
ZIP code 81030 observes the MST timezone.