Huerfano County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
6,920
population (2021)
+3.1%
pop change since 2010
08055
FIPS code
Huerfano County ZIP code map
About Huerfano County
Huerfano County is located in Colorado and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,920 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.1% from 6,711 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Huerfano County is 08055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,920 |
| 2010 population | 6,711 |
| Change | +3.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08055 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Huerfano County
ZIP codes for Huerfano County, CO (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81040 | Gardner | Huerfano | View map |
| 81055 | La Veta | Huerfano | View map |
| 81089 | Walsenburg | Huerfano | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,596
Population
54.4
Median age
$47,201
Median household income
$29,392
Per capita income
$278,733
Median home value
$554
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
17.1%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
3,936
Housing units
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
161
Under 5
170
99
5–9
106
77
10–14
81
279
15–19
295
181
20–24
193
219
25–34
233
222
35–44
236
310
45–54
328
239
55–59
254
317
60–64
336
606
65–74
643
393
75–84
416
98
85+
104
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,016 | 10.6% |
| 18 and over | 5,580 | 89.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,260 | 41.3% |
| Median age | 54.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Other race
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.3%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,761 | 82.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 391 | 5.6% |
| Two or more races | 338 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 260 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 229 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
8.2%
$15k–$25k
18.0%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
10.1%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $47,201 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
13.0%
$300k–$500k
28.3%
$500k–$1M
8.9%
$1M+
7.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,733 |
| Median rent / month | $554 |
| Owner occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter occupied | 18.7% |
| Vacant | 47.4% |
| Single-family detached | 83.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 10.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 45.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% |
| 3 or more | 30.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.0% |
| Electricity | 7.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 49.1% |
| Wood | 16.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,245 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 54 | 1.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 533 | 12.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 940 | 37.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 426 | 11.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,576 | 64.6% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.0% | 15.4% |
| Married | 60.5% | 51.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 12.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 21.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
27.4%
Some college, no degree
31.9%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 123 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 317 | 22.6% |
| High school | 535 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 203 | 51.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Public administration
15.4%
Professional & management
14.8%
Agriculture & mining
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Retail trade
7.4%
Construction
5.0%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Other services
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.7% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 6.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 51.0% |
| Government | 29.5% |
| Self-employed | 18.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.0% |
| Carpool | 3.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
17.1%
Under 18 years
22.8%
18 and over
15.6%
Married-couple families
13.3%
Female-led households
24.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 62.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 8.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 705 | 13.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.4% |
| Public insurance | 71.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,265 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 61 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 58 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,476 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 6,396 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 3,005 | 43.9% |
| Foreign born | 80 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 120 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 70 | 49.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 563 | 8.5% |
| Italian | 433 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 125 | 1.9% |
| English | 80 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 16 | 0.2% |
| German | 14 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.6% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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