81067 ZIP Code — Rocky Ford, CO

Otero County, Colorado

ZIP code 81067 is located in Rocky Ford, Colorado, within Otero County. It covers approximately 216.29 square miles and serves a population of 5,605 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81067

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 $113,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $38,917. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 81067 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.

5,605

population

216.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81067 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81067

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81067. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rocky Ford	Acceptable
Rocky Ford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81050 La Junta (9.9 mi) 81058 Manzanola (10.4 mi) 81034 Ordway (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,605
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	216.29 sq mi
Water area	2.85 sq mi
Latitude	37.9693
Longitude	-103.7104
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	70.9%	55.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	31.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	12.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.6%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,605

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$38,917

Median household income

$19,117

Per capita income

$113,400

Median home value

$903

Median monthly rent

65.4%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

1,744

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

180

Under 5

161

209

5–9

188

336

10–14

302

262

15–19

235

141

20–24

127

307

25–34

275

387

35–44

347

274

45–54

246

178

55–59

160

204

60–64

183

257

65–74

231

139

75–84

125

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,655	29.5%
18 and over	3,950	70.5%
65 and over	903	16.1%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.3%

Hispanic or Latino 19%

Two or more races 13.3%

Other race 7.8%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,036	58.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,312	19%
Two or more races	919	13.3%
Other race	539	7.8%
Asian	57	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.7%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.9%	55.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	31.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	12.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.6%	9.6%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 18.7%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	18.7%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$38,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 28.0%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,400
Median rent / month	$903
Owner occupied	65.4%
Renter occupied	34.6%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	36.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.3%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	865	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	90	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	407	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	537	28.3%
Households with children under 18	661	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	660	34.8%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	18.5%
Married	43.0%	48.1%
Separated	0.4%	3.9%
Widowed	7.6%	16.2%
Divorced	13.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	2.9%
Kindergarten	4	0.2%
Elementary school	920	56.6%
High school	429	26.4%
College / grad school	226	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Other services 4.4%

Public administration 4.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 53.2%

18 and over 26.5%

Married-couple families 14.2%

Female-led households 36.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	10.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	25.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	24.4%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.5%
Public insurance	68.7%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,264	93.9%
Spanish	434	8.2%
Other Indo-European	434	8.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,335	95.2%
Born in same state	5,292	94.4%
Born in different state	3,762	67.1%
Foreign born	43	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	270	4.8%
Not a US citizen	147	54.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	363	6.5%
Italian	270	4.8%
Arab	178	3.2%
English	81	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	47	0.8%
German	37	0.7%
Polish	16	0.3%
Irish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81067

What city is ZIP code 81067 in?

ZIP code 81067 is primarily assigned to Rocky Ford, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81067 in?

ZIP code 81067 falls within Otero County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81067?

34% of residents in ZIP code 81067 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81067?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 81067 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 81067 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81067?

The median home value in ZIP code 81067 is $113,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 81067 in?

ZIP code 81067 observes the MST timezone.