ZIP Code 81038 in Fort Lyon, CO

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Fort Lyon, Colorado
Names to Avoid:
Ft Lyon
County:Bent County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:9:16:14 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:719
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:38.1003, -103.1502
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81038 - Fort Lyon, CO

ZIP Code 81038, Fort Lyon

Military Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationBent County, CO
Area0 sq mi Single Point
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
Also Known AsFt Lyon
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 81054
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code contains only a single PO Box record with no street delivery routes
  • The facility is classified as military-affiliated based on the Fort Lyon name
  • No residential population or housing units are registered to this ZIP code
  • ZIP 81038 is geographically enclosed within the larger 81054 ZIP code area
  • The postal designation serves an institutional facility rather than a traditional community
  • No carrier routes of any type operate within this ZIP code boundary

Mail Service Structure

The entire ZIP code consists of a single PO Box record with no street delivery infrastructure. There are no carrier routes, no residential addresses, and no commercial establishments registered to this location. The facility code designation indicates this isn't a standard post office operation, and the absence of city delivery confirms that mail service here functions differently than in typical communities.

Military Heritage and Current Function

Fort Lyon's military heritage is preserved in both the primary name and the abbreviated alias "FT LYON," though modern usage may differ from the historical context. The location sits in southeastern Colorado, where Bent County's geography transitions from agricultural plains to more remote terrain. With zero registered population and no housing units in the postal database, this ZIP reflects an institutional designation rather than a populated community.

Geographic Context

The spatial data shows this ZIP is enclosed within the broader 81054 ZIP code area, suggesting that any surrounding residential or commercial activity uses a different postal designation. This enclosure pattern is typical for specialized facilities that maintain separate mail handling systems within larger service areas.

Street Name Patterns

No street delivery infrastructure exists for this ZIP code. Mail service consists of a single PO Box designation for the institutional facility.

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

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)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 81038 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:0Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 81038 is located in Bent County, Colorado, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Colorado's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 81038. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:38102.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


81039 | | 81036

Schools in ZIP Code 81038


We could not locate which school district 81038 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Las Animas High School 300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
District: Las Animas School District RE-1Nearby
Las Animas Junior High School 1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
District: Las Animas School District RE-1Nearby
Jump Start Learning Center 530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
District: Las Animas School District RE-1Nearby
Las Animas Elementary School 530 Poplar Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
District: Las Animas School District RE-1Nearby
Mcclave Undivided High School 308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
District: McClave School District RE-2Nearby
St John Neumann Catholic School 2415 E Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Mcclelland School 415 E Abriendo Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
District: Private SchoolNearby
Parkhill Christian Academy 4235 Parkhill Pl
Pueblo, CO 81008
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 81038


Otero Junior College - Fort Lyon Colorado Coalition For The Homeless 30999 County Road 15
Las Animas, CO 81054-9499
Type: Post Secondary
Otero Junior College - La Junta High School 1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050-3346
Type: Post Secondary
Otero Junior College 1802 Colorado Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Type: Post Secondary
Lamar Community College 2401 S Main St
Lamar, CO 81052-3999
Type: Post Secondary
Colorado State University Pueblo 2200 Bonforte Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001-4901
Type: Post Secondary
Pueblo Community College 900 W Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004-1499
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov