81019 ZIP Code — Colorado City, CO

Pueblo County, Colorado

ZIP code 81019 is located in Colorado City, Colorado, within Pueblo County. It covers approximately 13.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,548 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81019

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $47,038. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81019 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,548

population

13.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81019 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81019

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81019. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colorado City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,548
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	13.09 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	37.9518
Longitude	-104.8131
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	48.0%	49.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	30.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	16.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,548

Population

118

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$47,038

Median household income

$29,346

Per capita income

$194,000

Median home value

$1,215

Median monthly rent

67.5%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

606

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

122

35–44

141

45–54

55–59

60–64

147

65–74

169

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	265	17.1%
18 and over	1,283	82.9%
65 and over	461	29.8%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 6.6%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,414	85%
Hispanic or Latino	116	7%
Other race	109	6.6%
Two or more races	25	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	49.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	30.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	16.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	9.6%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
$150k–$200k	16.6%
Median income	$47,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 42.9%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,000
Median rent / month	$1,215
Owner occupied	67.5%
Renter occupied	32.5%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	46.2%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.8%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	25.7%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	433	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	127	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	145	20.6%
Households with children under 18	182	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	42.3%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	31.9%
Married	69.4%	54.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	0.0%	8.2%
Divorced	8.1%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 19.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	55	14.9%
Elementary school	97	26.3%
High school	76	20.6%
College / grad school	141	38.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Public administration 17.4%

Professional & management 14.9%

Other services 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Retail trade 9.7%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	40.7%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.5%
Government	32.7%
Self-employed	21.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	9.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,511	97.6%
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)	1,548	100.0%
Born in same state	1,476	95.3%
Born in different state	904	58.4%
Foreign born	72	4.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	319	20.6%
French	60	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81019

What city is ZIP code 81019 in?

ZIP code 81019 is primarily assigned to Colorado City, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81019 in?

ZIP code 81019 falls within Pueblo County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81019 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 81019 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81019?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 81019 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 81019 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81019?

The median household income in ZIP code 81019 is $47,038, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81019 in?

ZIP code 81019 observes the MST timezone.