81089 ZIP Code — Walsenburg, CO

Huerfano County, Colorado

ZIP code 81089 is located in Walsenburg, Colorado, within Huerfano County. It covers approximately 940.39 square miles and serves a population of 4,761 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81089

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 $170,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $49,219. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 81089 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,761

population

940.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81089 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81089

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81089. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walsenburg	Acceptable
Walsenburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81069 Rye (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,761
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	940.39 sq mi
Water area	1.53 sq mi
Latitude	37.6762
Longitude	-104.7520
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	62.9%	60.1%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	27.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	11.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,761

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$49,219

Median household income

$26,497

Per capita income

$170,800

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

2,011

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

157

Under 5

133

5–9

10–14

300

15–19

254

176

20–24

149

177

25–34

150

192

35–44

163

268

45–54

227

214

55–59

182

213

60–64

180

399

65–74

337

233

75–84

198

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	913	19.2%
18 and over	3,848	80.8%
65 and over	1,325	27.8%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%

Other race 3.1%

Asian 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,103	81.6%
Two or more races	271	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	268	5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	225	4.5%
Other race	154	3.1%
Asian	5	0.1%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.9%	60.1%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	27.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	11.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$49,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,800
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	29.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.1%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%
Wood	13.4%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	779	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	45	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	414	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	637	34.0%
Households with children under 18	380	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	911	48.6%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	27.1%
Married	36.0%	47.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	5.9%	16.6%
Divorced	17.0%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	123	11.6%
Kindergarten	30	2.8%
Elementary school	261	24.6%
High school	523	49.2%
College / grad school	125	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Public administration 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Retail trade 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Professional & management 6.1%

Information 5.2%

Construction 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Other services 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.2%
Government	28.2%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	16.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 44.6%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 55.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	460	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.5%
Public insurance	60.5%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,471	93.9%
Spanish	61	1.4%
Other Indo-European	58	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,662	97.9%
Born in same state	4,627	97.2%
Born in different state	2,430	51.0%
Foreign born	35	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	99	2.1%
Not a US citizen	49	49.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	266	5.6%
Italian	256	5.4%
Arab	114	2.4%
Dutch	13	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.2%
German	8	0.2%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81089

What city is ZIP code 81089 in?

ZIP code 81089 is primarily assigned to Walsenburg, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81089 in?

ZIP code 81089 falls within Huerfano County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81089 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 81089 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81089?

26% of residents in ZIP code 81089 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81089 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 81089 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81089 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 81089 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81089 in?

ZIP code 81089 observes the MST timezone.