| City: | Colorado City, Colorado |
| City Alias: | Colo City |
| County: | Pueblo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:03:13 AM |
| Population: | 2,022 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 719 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.9518, -104.8131 |
| Land Area: | 13.092 sq mi |
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Colorado City sits about 19 miles south of Pueblo in southern Colorado. This isn't a PO Box-only community. Rural mail carriers deliver to all 860 occupied households across two delivery routes, making the post office's 15 PO Boxes mostly unnecessary for residents. The ZIP's PO Box classification is a legacy database designation that doesn't match how mail actually works here.
With 2,022 residents, Colorado City has the feel of a bedroom community. Median household income runs $41,625, and 80% of homes are owner-occupied. The housing stock includes 139 mobile homes among the 943 total units. Median home values of $229,000 are moderate for Colorado. One standout: 26.7% of workers work from home, nearly double the national average.
Street names tell the region's history. Cuerno Verde Boulevard honors the Comanche war chief who fought Spanish colonists. Bent Brothers Boulevard references the frontier traders who built Bent's Fort. Fort Garland Street recalls the nearby military outpost. Spanish names like Lago Vistas, Hermosilla, and Los Cerritos mix with Native American references: Ute Court, Apache Court, and Black Kettle Place.
The population skews older, with a median age of 48.6 years. Only 42 residents are under 18. Most residents (85.5%) identify as white, with 16.5% Hispanic. Everyone in this ZIP was born in the United States.
Street names blend Spanish heritage, Native American references, and Colorado frontier history.
ZIP Code 81019 has 2,022 residents and 860 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 48.6 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (85.5%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,022Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,280Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 154.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $38,056Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 860Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $223,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.35Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.05Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,003 | 1,504 | 1,493 | 1,541 | 1,823 | 1,847 | 1,847 | 1,735 | 1,674 | 1,748 | 1,943 | 1,548 | 1,418 | 1,280 |
| Decennial Census | 1,690 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,022 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.6
Male Median Age: 47.3
Female Median Age: 49.9
| 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 | 42 | 60 | 68 | 68 | 32 | 54 | 44 | 52 | 55 | 62 | 65 | 77 | 82 | 91 | 67 | 43 | 24 | 23 |
| Female | 39 | 47 | 59 | 74 | 28 | 46 | 40 | 63 | 47 | 65 | 52 | 76 | 92 | 114 | 58 | 51 | 38 | 24 |
| Total | 81 | 107 | 127 | 142 | 60 | 100 | 84 | 115 | 102 | 127 | 117 | 153 | 174 | 205 | 125 | 94 | 62 | 47 |
| White: | 1,729 | 81.71% |
| Black: | 13 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic:* | 281 | 13.28% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.28% |
| American Indian: | 27 | 1.28% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 60 | 2.84% |
| Total: | 2,116 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,009 | 49.90% | 47.3 years |
| Females: | 1,013 | 50.10% | 49.9 years |
| Total: | 2,022 | 100% | 48.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,280 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,280 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,280 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $38,056, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $4,306 (12.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,614. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $32,554 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,554). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,750 | $38,614 | $39,677 | $55,550 | $55,505 | $42,262 | $53,693 | $44,757 | $42,670 | $54,211 | $55,550 | $47,038 | $41,625 | $38,056 |
| Median Family Income | $39,904 | $39,295 | $53,025 | $72,845 | $57,405 | $53,750 | $57,904 | $54,803 | $53,295 | $62,875 | $76,200 | $77,135 | $78,152 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,315 | $20,870 | $21,667 | $26,389 | $29,063 | $29,394 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,608 | $19,537 | $32,554 |
| Median Male Income | $38,000 | $38,200 | $51,087 | $66,847 | $0 | $42,448 | $49,655 | $50,705 | $52,007 | $60,662 | $64,250 | $68,578 | $70,819 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $25,972 | $37,375 | $26,528 | $45,125 | $0 | $38,493 | $38,500 | $39,844 | $33,352 | $33,147 | $31,071 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 381 | 36.29% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 669 | 63.71% |
| Total: | 1,050 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 224 | 58.79% |
| Service: | 87 | 22.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 46 | 12.07% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 6.30% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 381 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $223,400, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $64,300 (40.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,900. The median gross rent is $1,270, which is below the national median ($1,348), is up $542 (74.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $330. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.57% (83.50% with a mortgage, 16.50% free-and-clear) and renters 28.43% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.89%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,100 | $162,800 | $163,200 | $164,000 | $169,300 | $173,200 | $171,800 | $195,500 | $196,500 | $158,900 | $152,600 | $194,000 | $229,000 | $223,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 52 | 26.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 67 | 34.36% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 29 | 14.87% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 47 | 24.10% |
| Total: | 195 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $728 | $748 | $742 | $966 | $977 | $920 | $894 | $922 | $940 | $864 | $997 | $1,215 | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 410 | 59.77% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 81 | 11.81% |
| Renter Occupied: | 195 | 28.43% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 686 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 686 | 85.11% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 120 | 14.89% |
| Total Housing Units: | 806 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 616 | 76.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 61 | 7.57% |
| Other Units: | 129 | 16.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 806 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.70% 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 91.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 58.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 28.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 22.40 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 (45.95%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 85 | 8.88% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 381 | 39.81% |
| Some college, no degree: | 183 | 19.12% |
| Associate's degree: | 177 | 18.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 36 | 3.76% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 95 | 9.93% |
| Total: | 957 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 872 | 91.12% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 131 | 13.69% |
| Private Insurance: | 910 | 53.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 752 | 43.82% |
| No Insurance: | 54 | 3.15% |
| Total: | 1,716 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,662 | 96.85% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 30.1% | 24.0% | 16.4% | 12.2% | 21.6% | 20.1% | 20.0% | 21.9% | 24.2% | 8.4% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 21 | 18.92% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 51 | 45.95% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 39 | 35.14% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 21 | 18.92% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 111 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 81019 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 37 business establishments, employing about 272 people with an annual payroll of $11,159,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 37Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,627,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $11,159,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 272Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81019 is located in Pueblo County, Colorado, within the Pueblo, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39380) and Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 159,063 people, about 1.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 81019. It covers 13.092 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.124 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pueblo, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 159,063Source: Census |
| MSA: | Pueblo, CO MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 13.092 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.124 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: | 0815935Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Colorado City CDP; ColoradoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 81019 is in the Pueblo County School District 70, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.