81062 ZIP Code — Olney Springs, CO

Crowley County, Colorado

ZIP code 81062 is located in Olney Springs, Colorado, within Crowley County. It covers approximately 236.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81062

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($32,813) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 81062 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,701
population
236.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81062 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81062

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City Status
Olney Springs Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
81034 Ordway (10.3 mi) 81063 Ordway (10.4 mi) 81076 Sugar City (19.3 mi) 81025 Boone (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,701
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 08
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 236.77 sq mi
Water area 0.31 sq mi
Latitude 38.3239
Longitude -103.9461
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 61.3% 61.7% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 27.2% 30.8% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 8.9% 6.4% 26.9%
Over $200k 2.6% 1.1% 9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,701
Population
7
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$32,813
Median household income
$13,293
Per capita income
$97,100
Median home value
$1,018
Median monthly rent
70.7%
Home ownership
32.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
277
Housing units
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
9
13
5–9
4
32
10–14
10
200
15–19
59
45
20–24
13
290
25–34
85
136
35–44
40
224
45–54
65
108
55–59
32
80
60–64
24
107
65–74
31
38
75–84
11
12
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181156.8%
18 and over1,58693.2%
65 and over20211.9%
Median age35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.2%
Two or more races 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Black or African American 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4%
Asian 1.7%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,34574.2%
Two or more races1417.8%
Hispanic or Latino1126.2%
Black or African American1116.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native724%
Asian301.7%
Other race20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 61.3% 61.7% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 27.2% 30.8% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 8.9% 6.4% 26.9%
Over $200k 2.6% 1.1% 9.6%
Under $10k 27.2%
$10k–$15k 5.7%
$15k–$25k 4.5%
$25k–$35k 13.7%
$35k–$50k 9.9%
$50k–$75k 15.2%
$75k–$100k 4.5%
$100k–$150k 9.0%
$150k–$200k 7.2%
$200k+ 3.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k27.2%
$10k–$15k5.7%
$15k–$25k4.5%
$25k–$35k13.7%
$35k–$50k9.9%
$50k–$75k15.2%
$75k–$100k4.5%
$100k–$150k9.0%
$150k–$200k7.2%
$200k+3.3%
Median income$32,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.8%
$50k–$100k 24.5%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$200k–$300k 12.7%
$300k–$500k 5.9%
$500k–$1M 3.0%
$1M+ 10.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,100
Median rent / month$1,018
Owner occupied70.7%
Renter occupied29.3%
Vacant10.7%
Single-family detached65.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes32.0%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)3.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.5%
2000–20091.3%
1990–199914.1%
1980–198916.0%
1970–197916.5%
1960–19691.6%
1950–19596.1%
1940–19494.5%
1939 or earlier32.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom4.8%
2 bedrooms37.3%
3 bedrooms36.5%
4 bedrooms19.2%
5+ bedrooms0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.3%
1 vehicle35.5%
2 vehicles29.3%
3 or more31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas50.4%
Electricity3.9%
Propane / LP gas41.5%
Wood3.0%
No fuel used1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15345.7%
Cohabiting couple133.9%
Male householder, no spouse9829.3%
Female householder, no spouse7121.2%
Households with children under 186318.8%
Households with seniors (65+)10230.4%
Average household size2.95

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married55.2%20.8%
Married37.7%47.6%
Separated0.9%1.6%
Widowed0.8%13.6%
Divorced5.4%16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.7%
Some HS, no diploma 14.3%
HS graduate 48.2%
Some college, no degree 9.3%
Associate's degree 9.1%
Bachelor's degree 7.9%
Graduate / professional 0.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher75.0%
Bachelor's or higher8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool20.6%
Kindergarten92.9%
Elementary school258.1%
High school24378.4%
College / grad school3110.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 17.7%
Construction 13.9%
Agriculture & mining 12.7%
Manufacturing 10.3%
Public administration 9.7%
Other services 4.4%
Professional & management 3.8%
Finance & real estate 2.9%
Retail trade 1.5%
Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.7%
Service21.2%
Sales & office4.7%
Natural resources & construction19.5%
Production & transportation10.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector53.4%
Government36.0%
Self-employed10.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.0%
Carpool3.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home18.3%
Other means7.6%
Avg commute (minutes)19.4

Poverty

All people 32.9%
Under 18 years 21.7%
18 and over 34.3%
Married-couple families 13.7%
Female-led households 52.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.6%
Retirement income15.2%
Supplemental Security11.3%
Cash public assistance6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP14.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.4%
High blood pressure26.8%
High cholesterol25.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart disease4.9%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis17.2%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer3.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.5%
Binge drinking22.5%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.0%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health16.6%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance26.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)60.3%
Visited dentist45.6%
Cholesterol screening82.0%
Teeth loss21.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1298.1%
Disability%
Any disability23.2%
Under 181.7%
18–64 years22.6%
65 and over41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance48.1%
Public insurance53.5%
No insurance7.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,66297.7%
Spanish1036.2%
Other Indo-European1036.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,69999.9%
Born in same state1,68198.8%
Born in different state1,03360.7%
Foreign born181.1%
Naturalized citizen20.1%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French23413.8%
Arab1026%
Italian965.6%
AncestryCount%
English271.6%
Polish90.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access19.7%
Internet access80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81062

What city is ZIP code 81062 in?

ZIP code 81062 is primarily assigned to Olney Springs, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81062 in?

ZIP code 81062 falls within Crowley County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81062?

33% of residents in ZIP code 81062 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81062?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81062?

The median home value in ZIP code 81062 is $97,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81062?

The median household income in ZIP code 81062 is $32,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81062 in?

ZIP code 81062 observes the MST timezone.

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