81055 ZIP Code — La Veta, CO

Huerfano County, Colorado

ZIP code 81055 is located in La Veta, Colorado, within Huerfano County. It covers approximately 245.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,572 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81055

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 $321,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,987. 74% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81055 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,572
population
245.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81055 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
La Veta Acceptable
La Veta Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
81133 Fort Garland (14.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,572
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 08
County FIPS 055
Geography
Land area 245.16 sq mi
Water area 0.23 sq mi
Latitude 37.5017
Longitude -105.0823
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 53.7% 60.1% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 29.3% 27.3% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 11.1% 26.9%
Over $200k 1.8% 1.4% 9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,572
Population
6
People per sq mi
65.6
Median age
$48,987
Median household income
$37,996
Per capita income
$321,600
Median home value
$939
Median monthly rent
84.2%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
1,570
Housing units
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
11
11
5–9
11
20
10–14
20
10
15–19
10
17
20–24
17
56
25–34
58
45
35–44
46
62
45–54
64
32
55–59
33
109
60–64
110
226
65–74
231
158
75–84
160
22
85+
22
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18845.3%
18 and over1,48894.7%
65 and over81952.1%
Median age65.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Other race 5.9%
Two or more races 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,41083.9%
Hispanic or Latino1086.4%
Other race995.9%
Two or more races593.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.7% 60.1% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 29.3% 27.3% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 11.1% 26.9%
Over $200k 1.8% 1.4% 9.6%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 11.9%
$15k–$25k 8.8%
$25k–$35k 12.5%
$35k–$50k 16.8%
$50k–$75k 11.1%
$75k–$100k 14.1%
$100k–$150k 15.4%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 3.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k11.9%
$15k–$25k8.8%
$25k–$35k12.5%
$35k–$50k16.8%
$50k–$75k11.1%
$75k–$100k14.1%
$100k–$150k15.4%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+3.6%
Median income$48,987

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 7.6%
$100k–$150k 8.9%
$150k–$200k 12.3%
$200k–$300k 15.5%
$300k–$500k 35.1%
$500k–$1M 18.8%
$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$321,600
Median rent / month$939
Owner occupied84.2%
Renter occupied15.8%
Vacant55.5%
Single-family detached81.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.9%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.17

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.1%
2000–20099.3%
1990–199917.4%
1980–198919.9%
1970–197921.8%
1960–19695.9%
1950–19593.7%
1940–19495.1%
1939 or earlier15.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom5.6%
2 bedrooms40.0%
3 bedrooms43.8%
4 bedrooms9.6%
5+ bedrooms0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.9%
1 vehicle36.1%
2 vehicles34.5%
3 or more26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas10.8%
Electricity12.3%
Propane / LP gas64.8%
Wood12.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family39051.9%
Cohabiting couple91.2%
Male householder, no spouse11915.8%
Female householder, no spouse23331.0%
Households with children under 18344.5%
Households with seniors (65+)56274.8%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.4%13.9%
Married63.0%53.7%
Separated8.7%0.0%
Widowed3.7%16.9%
Divorced5.2%15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.2%
HS graduate 19.8%
Some college, no degree 31.2%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 23.2%
Graduate / professional 16.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher99.8%
Bachelor's or higher39.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten64.6%
Elementary school5643.1%
High school129.2%
College / grad school5643.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 16.7%
Professional & management 15.6%
Education & healthcare 11.2%
Construction 11.1%
Manufacturing 10.7%
Retail trade 10.3%
Public administration 6.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.3%
Other services 5.3%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.3%
Service23.4%
Sales & office17.6%
Natural resources & construction7.1%
Production & transportation12.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.2%
Government10.7%
Self-employed22.8%
Unpaid family workers1.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.4%
Carpool1.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.4%
Work from home23.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.3

Poverty

All people 10.6%
Under 18 years 23.8%
18 and over 9.8%
Married-couple families 6.4%
Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security73.5%
Retirement income25.2%
Supplemental Security1.5%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP9.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity24.4%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol37.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis31.9%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer9.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.1%
Binge drinking15.0%
No physical activity20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.7%
Depression19.5%
Fair or poor health13.7%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.0%
Visited dentist62.6%
Cholesterol screening93.8%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans21414.4%
Disability%
Any disability14.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.1%
65 and over19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.9%
Public insurance67.6%
No insurance3.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,55098.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,55198.7%
Born in same state1,50695.8%
Born in different state43627.7%
Foreign born452.9%
Naturalized citizen211.3%
Not a US citizen21100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French29718.9%
Italian1549.8%
English694.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab110.7%
Polish90.6%
German60.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.8%
Internet access91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81055

What city is ZIP code 81055 in?

ZIP code 81055 is primarily assigned to La Veta, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81055 in?

ZIP code 81055 falls within Huerfano County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81055 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 81055 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81055 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 81055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 81055 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 81055 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81055 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 81055 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81055 in?

ZIP code 81055 observes the MST timezone.

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