Las Animas County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
14,633
population (2021)
-5.6%
pop change since 2010
08071
FIPS code
Las Animas County ZIP code map
About Las Animas County
Las Animas County is located in Colorado and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,633 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.6% from 15,507 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Las Animas County is 08071.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,633 |
| 2010 population | 15,507 |
| Change | -5.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08071 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Las Animas County
ZIP codes for Las Animas County, CO (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81020 | Aguilar | Las Animas | View map |
| 81024 | Boncarbo | Las Animas | View map |
| 81027 | Branson | Las Animas | View map |
| 81046 | Hoehne | Las Animas | View map |
| 81049 | Kim | Las Animas | View map |
| 81059 | Model | Las Animas | View map |
| 81081 | Trinchera | Las Animas | View map |
| 81082 | Trinidad | Las Animas | View map |
| 81091 | Weston | Las Animas | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,391
Population
46.1
Median age
$49,448
Median household income
$29,436
Per capita income
$129,788
Median home value
$272
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
6,158
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
388
Under 5
269
434
5–9
301
441
10–14
307
445
15–19
309
542
20–24
377
978
25–34
679
906
35–44
629
923
45–54
641
621
55–59
431
685
60–64
476
1,278
65–74
887
681
75–84
473
171
85+
119
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,624 | 11.4% |
| 18 and over | 11,767 | 88.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,609 | 31.5% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.3%
Two or more races
15.7%
Hispanic or Latino
14.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.1%
Other race
2.8%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,283 | 61.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,631 | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,387 | 14.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 682 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 468 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 1% |
| Asian | 155 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
10.6%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
16.9%
$35k–$50k
18.5%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
7.2%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 16.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $49,448 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.5%
$50k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
17.9%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
10.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,788 |
| Median rent / month | $272 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 30.7% |
| Single-family detached | 80.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 16.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.5% |
| 3 or more | 38.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.3% |
| Electricity | 8.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 49.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 26.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,607 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 497 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,706 | 26.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,806 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,393 | 10.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,791 | 44.3% |
| Average household size | 1.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.4% | 11.2% |
| Married | 52.5% | 63.0% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 13.5% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 130 | 17.0% |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 0.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,286 | 29.8% |
| High school | 546 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 836 | 30.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
26.1%
Public administration
15.7%
Education & healthcare
14.8%
Other services
10.2%
Professional & management
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Construction
5.3%
Retail trade
4.0%
Manufacturing
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.2% |
| Service | 29.3% |
| Sales & office | 10.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.2% |
| Production & transportation | 4.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.0% |
| Government | 24.1% |
| Self-employed | 16.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.9% |
| Carpool | 16.4% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
11.3%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
9.5%
Female-led households
6.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.5% |
| Retirement income | 34.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.0% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,191 | 10.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 17.7% |
| 65 and over | 45.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.3% |
| Public insurance | 57.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,734 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 523 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 503 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,867 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 13,614 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,102 | 49.5% |
| Foreign born | 253 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 524 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 152 | 5.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,433 | 10% |
| French | 1,254 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 620 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 179 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 119 | 0.8% |
| English | 117 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 49 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 54.8% |
| Internet access | 78.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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