81233 ZIP Code — Howard, CO

Fremont County, Colorado

ZIP code 81233 is located in Howard, Colorado, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 57.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,019 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81233

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 $372,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,560) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81233 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,019

population

57.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81233 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81233

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81233. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Howard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81201 Salida (13.2 mi) 81201 Salida (13.2 mi) 81223 Cotopaxi (16.5 mi) 81155 Villa Grove (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,019
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	57.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.4800
Longitude	-105.8166
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	50.0%	47.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	31.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	18.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,019

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$55,560

Median household income

$43,859

Per capita income

$372,900

Median home value

$435

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

583

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

137

65–74

112

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	116	11.4%
18 and over	903	88.6%
65 and over	343	33.7%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 3.2%

Black or African American 2.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	917	87.1%
Hispanic or Latino	34	3.2%
Other race	34	3.2%
Black or African American	28	2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	21	2%
Two or more races	19	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	47.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	31.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	18.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.7%	9.6%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 28.7%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	28.7%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$55,560

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 55.2%

$500k–$1M 22.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$372,900
Median rent / month	$435
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	36.4%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.7%
1 bedroom	25.2%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	56.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Wood	41.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	343	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	29	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	126	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	22	4.2%
Households with children under 18	105	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	37.1%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	6.4%
Married	61.9%	87.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	2.1%
Divorced	8.0%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	4.3%
Elementary school	71	43.6%
High school	14	8.6%
College / grad school	71	43.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.6%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Retail trade 17.2%

Construction 9.4%

Public administration 7.1%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 3.8%

Information 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.0%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	995	97.6%
Spanish	26	2.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	2.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	956	93.8%
Born in same state	956	93.8%
Born in different state	221	21.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	63	6.2%
Not a US citizen	42	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	166	16.3%
French	113	11.1%
Arab	30	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	2.4%
Polish	9	0.9%
German	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81233

What city is ZIP code 81233 in?

ZIP code 81233 is primarily assigned to Howard, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81233 in?

ZIP code 81233 falls within Fremont County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81233 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 81233 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81233 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 81233 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 81233 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 81233 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 81233 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 81233 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 81233 in?

ZIP code 81233 observes the MST timezone.