Otero County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
18,594
population (2021)
-1.3%
pop change since 2010
08089
FIPS code
Otero County ZIP code map
About Otero County
Otero County is located in Colorado and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,594 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.3% from 18,831 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Otero County is 08089.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,594 |
| 2010 population | 18,831 |
| Change | -1.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08089 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Otero County
ZIP codes for Otero County, CO (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81030 | Cheraw | Otero | View map |
| 81039 | Fowler | Otero | View map |
| 81050 | La Junta | Otero | View map |
| 81058 | Manzanola | Otero | View map |
| 81067 | Rocky Ford | Otero | View map |
| 81077 | Swink | Otero | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,847
Population
40.8
Median age
$47,780
Median household income
$25,446
Per capita income
$130,800
Median home value
$818
Median monthly rent
70.2%
Home ownership
22.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
6,074
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
499
Under 5
499
513
5–9
514
648
10–14
648
726
15–19
727
402
20–24
403
988
25–34
990
1,125
35–44
1,127
955
45–54
956
542
55–59
543
647
60–64
647
1,074
65–74
1,076
470
75–84
470
329
85+
329
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,088 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,759 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,748 | 23.1% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.4%
Hispanic or Latino
16.7%
Two or more races
10%
Other race
8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,147 | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,568 | 16.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,151 | 10% |
| Other race | 1,787 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 356 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 236 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 161 | 0.8% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
14.1%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $47,780 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.6%
$50k–$100k
25.8%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
15.9%
$200k–$300k
17.5%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,800 |
| Median rent / month | $818 |
| Owner occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter occupied | 29.8% |
| Vacant | 16.2% |
| Single-family detached | 78.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 33.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.5% |
| Electricity | 8.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.8% |
| Wood | 2.7% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,241 | 45.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 480 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,602 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,935 | 27.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,053 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,728 | 40.2% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 23.6% |
| Married | 49.7% | 46.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 13.5% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
34.5%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 359 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 106 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,926 | 43.7% |
| High school | 978 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 905 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.4%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Retail trade
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Construction
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.6%
Public administration
6.2%
Other services
4.6%
Professional & management
4.4%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.7% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.3% |
| Government | 24.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
22.1%
Under 18 years
28.7%
18 and over
19.5%
Married-couple families
14.1%
Female-led households
20.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.2% |
| Retirement income | 27.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 51.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,309 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.4% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% |
| 18–64 years | 20.7% |
| 65 and over | 43.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.2% |
| Public insurance | 54.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,849 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 757 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 750 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,078 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 16,900 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 11,865 | 67.4% |
| Foreign born | 178 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 769 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 421 | 60.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,857 | 10.4% |
| Italian | 1,356 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 742 | 4.2% |
| English | 289 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 105 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 91 | 0.5% |
| German | 44 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 8 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 85.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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