81071 ZIP Code — Sheridan Lake, CO

Kiowa County, Colorado

ZIP code 81071 is located in Sheridan Lake, Colorado, within Kiowa County. It covers approximately 568.03 square miles and serves a population of 252 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81071

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($45,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 81071 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

252

population

568.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81071 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheridan Lake	Acceptable
Sheridan Lake	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	252
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	568.03 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	38.4415
Longitude	-102.3156
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	60.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	28.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	8.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.9%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

252

Population

29.7

Median age

$45,250

Median household income

$28,467

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,094

Median monthly rent

60.7%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

32.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	34.1%
18 and over	166	65.9%
65 and over	29	11.5%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Two or more races 1.2%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	246	95.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.9%
Two or more races	3	1.2%
Other race	2	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	60.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	28.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	8.3%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.9%	9.6%

Under $10k 20.2%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 13.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.2%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	1.1%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	13.5%
Median income	$45,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 42.6%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,094
Owner occupied	60.7%
Renter occupied	39.3%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	0.8%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	24.6%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	49.2%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.3%
Electricity	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	43.8%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	67.4%
Cohabiting couple	8	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	13	14.6%
Households with children under 18	22	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	23	25.8%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.9%	17.6%
Married	79.5%	71.8%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	2.4%	3.5%
Divorced	1.2%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	32.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	32.2%
Kindergarten	7	11.9%
Elementary school	24	40.7%
High school	2	3.4%
College / grad school	7	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.7%

Retail trade 19.4%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Information 3.9%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.5%
Service	4.9%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	1.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	19.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.3%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.3%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 31.3%

Married-couple families 30.0%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.2%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.5%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.9%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	205	81.3%
Spanish	9	4.4%
Other Indo-European	2	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	3.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	243	96.4%
Born in same state	243	96.4%
Born in different state	101	40.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	3.6%
Not a US citizen	4	44.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	9.5%
French	15	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	5.6%
German	2	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81071

What city is ZIP code 81071 in?

ZIP code 81071 is primarily assigned to Sheridan Lake, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81071 in?

ZIP code 81071 falls within Kiowa County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81071 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 81071 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81071?

27% of residents in ZIP code 81071 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81071?

The median household income in ZIP code 81071 is $45,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 81071?

ZIP code 81071 has an estimated population of 252 residents.

What timezone is ZIP code 81071 in?

ZIP code 81071 observes the MST timezone.