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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 81082 has 12,026 residents and 5,162 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 46.1 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.2%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	12,026Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	11,842Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	11,004Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	15.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$58,589Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,162Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$244,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.19Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.30Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	12,591	12,515	12,281	12,046	11,702	11,663	11,176	11,506	11,369	11,540	11,818	11,894	11,750	11,842
Decennial Census	12,480	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	12,026	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 46.1

Male Median Age: 43.7

Female Median Age: 48.7

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	235	265	372	366	361	397	409	425	380	340	326	470	484	534	443	204	154	88
Female	270	292	319	288	270	292	313	314	292	310	361	462	513	483	373	242	156	223
Total	505	557	691	654	631	689	722	739	672	650	687	932	997	1,017	816	446	310	311

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	8,077	53.31%
Black:	208	1.37%
Hispanic:*	4,994	32.96%
Asian:	106	0.70%
American Indian:	310	2.05%
Hawaiian:	16	0.11%
Other:	1,441	9.51%
Total:	15,152	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	6,253	52.00%	43.7 years
Females:	5,773	48.00%	48.7 years
Total:	12,026	100%	46.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	11,479	96.93%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	56	0.47%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	106	0.90%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	201	2.59%
Total Population:	11,842	100%
Total Native Population:	11,535	97.41%
Total Foreign-born Population:	307	2.59%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $58,589, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $19,535 (50.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,846. Family households earn a median of $75,610 versus $31,438 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,172). By gender, male median income is $48,295 and female is $48,442, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $147 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$39,054	$40,245	$41,162	$45,179	$45,000	$42,439	$39,778	$41,028	$41,743	$45,877	$47,314	$52,393	$54,788	$58,589
Median Family Income	$52,282	$51,907	$53,087	$56,074	$55,667	$55,215	$53,530	$54,522	$56,401	$56,206	$61,964	$70,082	$75,591	$75,610
Median NonFamily Income	$19,752	$20,566	$21,509	$20,707	$22,354	$24,497	$28,538	$24,583	$25,347	$27,937	$27,927	$29,894	$30,122	$31,438
Median Male Income	$43,175	$43,142	$42,437	$41,825	$41,952	$39,825	$39,080	$39,940	$43,218	$41,450	$43,908	$45,794	$48,488	$48,295
Median Female Income	$33,301	$32,431	$32,054	$33,307	$33,636	$33,229	$35,107	$35,099	$34,722	$37,160	$36,788	$40,336	$42,911	$48,442

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,053	50.52%
Unemployed:	323	3.23%
Not In Labor Force:	4,625	46.25%
Total:	10,001	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,464	28.97%
Service:	996	19.71%
Sales and Office:	1,354	26.80%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	620	12.27%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	619	12.25%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,053	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $244,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $96,800 (65.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95,200. The median gross rent is $946, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $195 (25.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $238. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.56% (53.50% with a mortgage, 46.50% free-and-clear) and renters 33.44% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.28%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$147,900	$141,900	$151,400	$149,100	$151,800	$146,000	$142,900	$145,400	$149,500	$162,000	$172,400	$195,700	$219,400	$244,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	306	17.75%
$500 to $999:	523	30.34%
$1,000 to $1,499:	563	32.66%
$1,500 to $1,999:	144	8.35%
$2,000 to $2,499:	14	0.81%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	8	0.46%
No Rent:	166	9.63%
Total:	1,724	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$751	$706	$717	$766	$756	$690	$696	$699	$708	$726	$773	$852	$915	$946

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,836	35.61%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,596	30.95%
Renter Occupied:	1,724	33.44%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,156	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,156	84.72%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	930	15.28%
Total Housing Units:	6,086	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	4,718	77.52%
Multi-Family Units:	881	14.48%
Other Units:	487	8.00%
Total Housing Units:	6,086	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 18.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.80%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 54.20%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.43%). College enrollment is 31.08%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	267	3.06%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	449	5.15%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,718	31.18%
Some college, no degree:	2,376	27.26%
Associate's degree:	1,287	14.77%
Bachelor's degree:	1,093	12.54%
Graduate or professional degree:	526	6.03%
Total:	8,716	100%
High school or higher:	8,000	91.79%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,619	18.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	6,384	47.89%
Public Insurance:	6,137	46.04%
No Insurance:	809	6.07%
Total:	13,330	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,521	93.93%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	14.7%	14.8%	13.7%	10.9%	8.6%	9.0%	11.9%	12.3%	12.1%	13.9%	12.6%	10.6%	9.8%	12.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	151	6.14%
Kindergarten:	35	1.42%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,043	42.43%
High school (grades 9-12):	465	18.92%
College or graduate school:	764	31.08%
Total:	2,458	100%
Early Childhood:	186	7.57%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,543	62.77%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Trinidad, Colorado
City Alias:	Cokedale, Jansen, Sopris, Starkville
Names to Avoid:	Beshoar Jct, El Moro, Ludlow, Pinon Canyon
County:	Las Animas County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	9:03:43 AM
Population:	12,026 [See All]
Area Code:	719
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	37.2057, -104.4555
Land Area:	768.244 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/81082/zip-code-81082.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,025Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	448Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,938Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,772Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	149Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	335Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$29,664,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$119,247,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,091Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	768.244 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.224 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	49731.77 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0878610Source: Census
Place Name:	Trinidad city; ColoradoSource: Census

ZIP Code 81082 in Trinidad, CO

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 81082

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 81082

Sources & References