81039 ZIP Code — Fowler, CO

Otero County, Colorado

ZIP code 81039 is located in Fowler, Colorado, within Otero County. It covers approximately 588.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,517 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81039

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $45,379. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81039 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,517

population

588.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fowler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81022 Avondale (15.1 mi) 81058 Manzanola (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,517
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	588.58 sq mi
Water area	1.44 sq mi
Latitude	37.9674
Longitude	-104.2484
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	57.2%	55.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	31.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,517

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$45,379

Median household income

$28,431

Per capita income

$142,900

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

63.0%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

603

Housing units

26.2%

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

163

65–74

157

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	251	16.5%
18 and over	1,266	83.5%
65 and over	483	31.8%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Black or African American 1.4%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,394	87.8%
Two or more races	75	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	70	4.4%
Black or African American	22	1.4%
Other race	13	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	55.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	31.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	9.6%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 0.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	0.1%
Median income	$45,379

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,900
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	63.0%
Renter occupied	37.0%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	37.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.2%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	279	37.9%
Cohabiting couple	44	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	222	30.2%
Female householder, no spouse	191	26.0%
Households with children under 18	125	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	47.0%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	12.2%
Married	46.2%	48.7%
Separated	0.0%	3.9%
Widowed	7.9%	16.1%
Divorced	9.8%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.0%
Kindergarten	12	4.8%
Elementary school	135	53.6%
High school	55	21.8%
College / grad school	45	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Construction 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.8%

Professional & management 8.7%

Other services 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Retail trade 4.1%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	6.6%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.5%
Government	28.6%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 23.0%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,477	97.4%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,479	97.5%
Born in same state	1,455	95.9%
Born in different state	925	61.0%
Foreign born	24	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	38	2.5%
Not a US citizen	27	71.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	211	13.9%
French	189	12.5%
Arab	81	5.3%
Polish	14	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.5%
English	5	0.3%
Dutch	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81039

What city is ZIP code 81039 in?

ZIP code 81039 is primarily assigned to Fowler, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81039 in?

ZIP code 81039 falls within Otero County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81039 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 81039 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81039?

22% of residents in ZIP code 81039 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81039?

The median home value in ZIP code 81039 is $142,900.

Does ZIP code 81039 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 81039 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81039 in?

ZIP code 81039 observes the MST timezone.