81077 ZIP Code — Swink, CO

Otero County, Colorado

ZIP code 81077 is located in Swink, Colorado, within Otero County. It covers approximately 2.22 square miles and serves a population of 842 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81077

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,511. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81077 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

842
population
2.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81077 ZIP code map
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City Status
Swink Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 842
Population density 379 / sq mi
State FIPS 08
County FIPS 089
Geography
Land area 2.22 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 38.0151
Longitude -103.6311
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 51.0% 55.0% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 43.1% 31.0% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 5.9% 12.4% 26.9%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.6% 9.6%

Demographics & statistics

842
Population
379
People per sq mi
30.8
Median age
$60,511
Median household income
$31,741
Per capita income
$135,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.3%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
379
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
36
26
5–9
39
31
10–14
45
34
15–19
49
27
20–24
40
39
25–34
57
49
35–44
72
4
45–54
5
11
55–59
17
20
60–64
30
54
65–74
80
11
75–84
17
10
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825730.5%
18 and over58569.5%
65 and over18622.1%
Median age30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%
Two or more races 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 1.2%
Other race 1.2%
GroupCount%
White73579.4%
Two or more races859.2%
Hispanic or Latino849.1%
Asian111.2%
Other race111.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.0% 55.0% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 43.1% 31.0% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 5.9% 12.4% 26.9%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.6% 9.6%
Under $10k 2.6%
$10k–$15k 5.1%
$15k–$25k 12.5%
$25k–$35k 11.7%
$35k–$50k 11.4%
$50k–$75k 26.5%
$75k–$100k 6.6%
$100k–$150k 19.1%
$200k+ 4.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.6%
$10k–$15k5.1%
$15k–$25k12.5%
$25k–$35k11.7%
$35k–$50k11.4%
$50k–$75k26.5%
$75k–$100k6.6%
$100k–$150k19.1%
$200k+4.6%
Median income$60,511

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%
$50k–$100k 11.7%
$100k–$150k 39.2%
$150k–$200k 19.1%
$200k–$300k 20.1%
$300k–$500k 4.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$135,600
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied92.3%
Renter occupied7.7%
Vacant13.5%
Single-family detached85.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.0%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20096.9%
1990–19993.4%
1980–198917.2%
1970–197911.8%
1960–196916.0%
1950–195927.1%
1940–19492.0%
1939 or earlier15.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.9%
1 bedroom2.2%
2 bedrooms24.4%
3 bedrooms39.9%
4 bedrooms29.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle36.5%
2 vehicles29.1%
3 or more34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas82.9%
Electricity17.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10028.5%
Cohabiting couple5716.2%
Male householder, no spouse6317.9%
Female householder, no spouse13137.3%
Households with children under 1812034.2%
Households with seniors (65+)14541.3%
Average household size2.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.5%42.6%
Married46.7%24.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed16.7%12.9%
Divorced19.1%20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 31.0%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 23.3%
Bachelor's degree 14.3%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.3%
Bachelor's or higher19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool103.5%
Kindergarten279.4%
Elementary school10536.7%
High school8830.8%
College / grad school5619.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.4%
Retail trade 16.9%
Public administration 11.6%
Agriculture & mining 9.4%
Transportation & utilities 9.1%
Information 8.6%
Manufacturing 4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%
Other services 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.8%
Service12.7%
Sales & office21.8%
Natural resources & construction1.1%
Production & transportation19.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.3%
Government19.1%
Self-employed9.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone94.9%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)16.3

Poverty

All people 6.1%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 8.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 15.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.6%
Retirement income26.8%
Supplemental Security11.1%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP12.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.2%
High blood pressure32.9%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis28.3%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.2%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.7%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health17.4%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health13.1%
No health insurance17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.9%
Visited dentist53.4%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss16.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans213.6%
Disability%
Any disability19.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.5%
65 and over67.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.9%
Public insurance61.3%
No insurance1.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only78192.8%
Spanish111.4%
Other Indo-European111.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)82898.3%
Born in same state82898.3%
Born in different state71584.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen141.7%
Not a US citizen964.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian12514.8%
French627.4%
AncestryCount%
English192.3%
Arab101.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.7%
Internet access89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81077

What city is ZIP code 81077 in?

ZIP code 81077 is primarily assigned to Swink, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81077 in?

ZIP code 81077 falls within Otero County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81077 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 81077 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 81077 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 81077 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81077 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 81077 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81077?

The median home value in ZIP code 81077 is $135,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 81077 in?

ZIP code 81077 observes the MST timezone.

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