81050 ZIP Code — La Junta, CO

Otero County, Colorado

ZIP code 81050 is located in La Junta, Colorado, within Otero County. It covers approximately 508.21 square miles and serves a population of 9,601 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81050

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 $150,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $52,195. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,601

population

508.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Junta	Acceptable
La Junta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81067 Rocky Ford (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,601
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	508.21 sq mi
Water area	4.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.9542
Longitude	-103.5294
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	55.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	31.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	12.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.6%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

9,601

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$52,195

Median household income

$28,417

Per capita income

$150,900

Median home value

$749

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

3,267

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

278

Under 5

268

274

5–9

263

259

10–14

250

383

15–19

368

230

20–24

222

582

25–34

560

628

35–44

604

571

45–54

550

285

55–59

274

329

60–64

316

588

65–74

565

286

75–84

275

200

85+

193

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,988	20.7%
18 and over	7,613	79.3%
65 and over	2,107	21.9%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.5%

Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

Other race 10.4%

Two or more races 8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	6,976	60.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,921	16.7%
Other race	1,201	10.4%
Two or more races	917	8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	284	2.5%
Black or African American	135	1.2%
Asian	84	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	55.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	31.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	12.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.6%	9.6%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$52,195

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,900
Median rent / month	$749
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	24.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	28.7%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.4%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,877	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	343	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	892	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,085	25.9%
Households with children under 18	1,135	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,542	36.7%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	27.3%
Married	48.7%	48.1%
Separated	2.8%	2.3%
Widowed	5.0%	11.5%
Divorced	11.6%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	303	14.0%
Kindergarten	81	3.8%
Elementary school	806	37.3%
High school	449	20.8%
College / grad school	519	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Public administration 9.9%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Construction 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Information 2.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	30.2%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 37.8%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 26.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	7.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	781	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,055	94.3%
Spanish	297	3.3%
Other Indo-European	290	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,197	95.8%
Born in same state	9,088	94.7%
Born in different state	6,332	66.0%
Foreign born	109	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	404	4.2%
Not a US citizen	210	52.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,209	12.6%
Italian	800	8.3%
Arab	452	4.7%
English	193	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	0.5%
Dutch	35	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81050

What city is ZIP code 81050 in?

ZIP code 81050 is primarily assigned to La Junta, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81050 in?

ZIP code 81050 falls within Otero County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81050?

21% of residents in ZIP code 81050 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81050 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 81050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81050?

The median home value in ZIP code 81050 is $150,900.

Does ZIP code 81050 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 81050 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81050 in?

ZIP code 81050 observes the MST timezone.