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81050 Zip Code (La Junta, CO) Detailed Profile




Cities: La Junta, CO (0.56%), North La Junta, CO (0.26%), La Junta Gardens, CO (0.10%), Cheraw, CO (0.01%), Swink, CO (0.01%)
Counties: Otero County, CO (91.11%), Bent County, CO (8.89%)
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 9,716
Zip code population in 2010: 9,894
Zip code population in 2000: 10,858

Houses and condos: 4,727
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,346
% of renters here:

31%
State:

34%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 81050: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 537.2 sq. mi.
Water area: 5.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 18 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

0.3% ($543)
Colorado:

0.5% ($2,422)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $663 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $383 (0.3%)

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Males: 4,950  (51.0%)
Females: 4,765  (49.0%)

For population 25 years and over in 81050:

  • High school or higher: 83.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 81050:

  • Never married: 29.5%
  • Now married: 49.9%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

Zip code 81050 compared to state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
  • Races in zip code 81050 (2022)
    • 4,94050.9%White
    • 4,06341.8%Hispanic or Latino
    • 2963.0%Some other race
    • 1491.5%Two or more races
    • 1291.3%Black
    • 850.9%Asian
    • 510.5%American Indian
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Urban population: 7,333
Rural population: 2,382

Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $172,018
81050:

$172,018
Colorado:

$531,100



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there were 37 registered sex offenders living in 81050 zip code as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 81050 is 255 to 1.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

41.4 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.1 people
Colorado:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 81050, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $46,461 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$46,461
State:

$89,260

Salary/wage: $41,371 (reported on 81.0% of returns)
Here:

$41,371
State:

$70,330
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1222.0% for AGIs below $25k, 3619.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6757.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9642.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15746.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,068 (reported on 25.6% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,068
Colorado:

$2,176
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 23.1% for AGIs below $25k, 16.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 30.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 49.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 98.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $3,145 (reported on 13.1% of returns)
Here:

$3,145
State:

$8,820
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 15.6% for AGIs below $25k, 15.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 55.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 107.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 204.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$11,712 (reported on 12.6% of returns)
Here:

+$11,712
State:

+$37,276
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.1% for AGIs below $25k, 37.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 61.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 133.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1258.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$9,348 (reported on 11.3% of returns)
Here:

+$9,348
State:

+$15,295
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 78.0% for AGIs below $25k, 70.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 147.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 414.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 657.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $13,396 (reported on 6.7% of returns)
81050:

$13,396
Colorado:

$23,785
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 38.7% for AGIs below $25k, 69.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 135.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 275.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 715.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $34,940 (reported on 2.5% of returns)
Here:

$34,940
State:

$35,141
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 96.6% for AGIs below $25k, 225.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 804.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $13,350 (reported on 1.5% of returns)
Here:

$13,350
State:

$12,103
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 50.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 316.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $3,990 (reported on 2.5% of returns)
81050:

$3,990
State:

$7,710
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.4% for AGIs below $25k, 25.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 142.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $2,528 (reported on 23.2% of returns)
Here:

$2,528
State:

$2,053
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 126.5% for AGIs below $25k, 100.5% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 92.9%
Here:

93%
State:

93%
(% for various income ranges: 91.4% for AGIs below $25k, 94.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 94.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 94.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 91.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 83.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 81050, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $39,796 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$39,796
State:

$69,103

Salary/wage: $34,231 (reported on 82.6% of returns)
Here:

$34,231
State:

$54,794
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 76.7% for AGIs below $25k, 76.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 75.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 67.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 41.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $993 (reported on 31.0% of returns)
This zip code:

$993
Colorado:

$1,971
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $2,148 (reported on 15.6% of returns)
Here:

$2,148
State:

$7,140
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.9% for AGIs below $25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$6,335 (reported on 12.3% of returns)
Here:

+$6,335
State:

+$23,009
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 6.2% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$10,498 (reported on 14.1% of returns)
Here:

+$10,498
State:

+$13,514
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.7% for AGIs below $25k, 2.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $11,786 (reported on 9.5% of returns)
81050:

$11,786
Colorado:

$17,927
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.6% for AGIs below $25k, 2.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $18,452 (21% of AGI, reported on 14.9% of returns)
Here:

$18,452
State:

$24,621

Here:

21.3% of AGI
State:

18.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.5% for AGIs below $25k, 5.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 7.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $4,280 (reported on 11.5% of returns)
Here:

$4,280
State:

$4,449
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $4,179 (reported on 14.6% of returns)
81050:

$4,179
State:

$7,641
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs below $25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,417 (reported on 27.4% of returns)
Here:

$2,417
State:

$2,095
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.4% for AGIs below $25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 62.1%
Here:

62%
State:

49%
(% for various income ranges: 58.1% for AGIs below $25k, 62.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 61.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 70.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 77.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 81050, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $31,102 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$31,102
State:

$55,014

Salary/wage: $29,103 (reported on 82.7% of returns)
Here:

$29,103
State:

$46,010
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 197.5% for AGIs below $10k, 77.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 79.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 77.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 80.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 60.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,427 (reported on 38.0% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,427
Colorado:

$2,127
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.4% for AGIs below $10k, 2.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,569 (reported on 19.6% of returns)
Here:

$1,569
State:

$3,782
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.0% for AGIs below $10k, 0.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$5,542 (reported on 16.9% of returns)
Here:

+$5,542
State:

+$17,882
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.6% for AGIs below $10k, 0.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$8,433 (reported on 15.3% of returns)
Here:

+$8,433
State:

+$11,247
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $10k, 2.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.7% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,298 (reported on 2.5% of returns)
81050:

$3,298
Colorado:

$2,947
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $15,231 (reported on 0.3% of returns)
Here:

$15,231
Colorado:

$13,653

Total itemized deductions: $15,432 (23% of AGI, reported on 18.1% of returns)
Here:

$15,432
State:

$20,560

Here:

23.3% of AGI
State:

21.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 19.8% for AGIs below $10k, 5.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,449 (5% of AGI, reported on 14.5% of returns)
Here:

$3,449
State:

$3,518

Here:

5.0% of AGI
State:

3.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.5% for AGIs below $10k, 0.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,120 (reported on 65.7% of returns)
81050:

$4,120
State:

$9,173
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.0% for AGIs below $10k, 3.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,759 (reported on 25.7% of returns)
Here:

$1,759
State:

$1,595

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 64.6%
Here:

65%
State:

55%
(% for various income ranges: 58.3% for AGIs below $10k, 66.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 65.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 64.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 70.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 76.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$53,210
Colorado:

$89,302
La Junta, CO (81050) map Nearest zip codes: 81077, 81030, 81067, 81054, 81038, 81058.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

40.9%
Colorado:

45.0%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

6.4%
Colorado:

48.0%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 1,050
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 3,417


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 89 (86 now married, 5 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 2,065 (988 now married, 1,075 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 81050 with a mortgage: 1,636 (67 second mortgage, 6 home equity loan, 6 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,193
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $402

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

20.6%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

14.4%
Whole state:

4.6%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.9
State:

6.8
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.6
State:

4.0
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 81050: Spady Cow Camp (A), Inge Ranch (B), Lewis Ranch (C), Carrica Ranch (D), Smith Ranch (E), West Mesa South Windmill (F), West Mesa North Windmill (G), Little Windmill (H), Girard Windmill (I), La Junta Fire Department (J), Macdonald Hall (K), McDivitt Center Gymnasium (L), Koshare Indian Museum (M), Wheeler Library (N), Wheeler Hall (O), Wunsch Hall (P), McBride Hall (Q), McDivitt Hall (R), Otero County Courthouse (S), Otero County Jail (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 81050 include: Mount Zion Baptist Church (A), Emmanuel Mennonite Church (B), Crossroads Church (C), Trinity Lutheran Church (D), First Church of God (E), Church of Christ (F), First Church of the Nazarene (G), Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church (H), First Church of Christ Scientist (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Martinez Cemetery (1), Holbrook Cemetery (2), Fairview Cemetery (3), Otero County Cemetery (4), San Jose Cemetery (5), Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery (6), Higbee Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Lakes and reservoirs: Cheraw Lake (A), Taylor Lake (B), Horse Creek Reservoir (C), Lemley Pond (D), Two Buttes Pond (E), Crooked Arroyo Retention CA-2 Reservoir (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Streams, rivers, and creeks: Harbordale Arroyo (A), Benton Arroyo (B), Crooked Arroyo (C), Anderson Arroyo (D), King Arroyo (E), Thompson Arroyo (F), Robinson Arroyo (G), Vandiver Arroyo (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 81050 include: Bent's Old Fort (1), Potter Park (2), Tippy Martinez Softball Field (3), Rattler Football Field (4), Blaine Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Tourist attraction (not listed on the city page) : Otero Museum Association (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 706 West 3rd Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 1992010 to 2019
  • 2042000 to 2009
  • 3331990 to 1999
  • 2881980 to 1989
  • 1,0041970 to 1979
  • 2931960 to 1969
  • 6271950 to 1959
  • 4631940 to 1949
  • 1,0861939 or earlier

Zip code 81050 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in La Junta, CO (81050)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in La Junta, CO (81050)
  • 15no bedroom
  • 371 bedroom
  • 1,0782 bedrooms
  • 9873 bedrooms
  • 6534 bedrooms
  • 2795+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in La Junta, CO (81050)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in La Junta, CO (81050)
  • 41no bedroom
  • 3421 bedroom
  • 4732 bedrooms
  • 1433 bedrooms
  • 2784 bedrooms
  • 765+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in La Junta, CO (81050) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in La Junta, CO (81050) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 101no vehicle
  • 6871 vehicle
  • 1,0452 vehicles
  • 7103 vehicles
  • 3204 vehicles
  • 1785+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in La Junta, CO (81050) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in La Junta, CO (81050) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 322no vehicle
  • 6291 vehicle
  • 1762 vehicles
  • 2163 vehicles
  • 44 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 81050 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 81050 household income distribution in 2022
  • 210Less than $10,000
  • 196$10,000 to $14,999
  • 349$15,000 to $19,999
  • 174$20,000 to $24,999
  • 201$25,000 to $29,999
  • 268$30,000 to $34,999
  • 391$35,000 to $39,999
  • 160$40,000 to $44,999
  • 115$45,000 to $49,999
  • 309$50,000 to $59,999
  • 614$60,000 to $74,999
  • 489$75,000 to $99,999
  • 247$100,000 to $124,999
  • 421$125,000 to $149,999
  • 127$150,000 to $199,999
  • 82$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 81050

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 81050
  • 126Less than $10,000
  • 1$10,000 to $14,999
  • 1$15,000 to $19,999
  • 18$20,000 to $24,999
  • 22$25,000 to $29,999
  • 30$30,000 to $34,999
  • 18$35,000 to $39,999
  • 49$40,000 to $49,999
  • 332$50,000 to $59,999
  • 70$60,000 to $69,999
  • 67$70,000 to $79,999
  • 89$80,000 to $89,999
  • 150$90,000 to $99,999
  • 213$100,000 to $124,999
  • 94$125,000 to $149,999
  • 272$150,000 to $174,999
  • 66$175,000 to $199,999
  • 372$200,000 to $249,999
  • 136$250,000 to $299,999
  • 125$300,000 to $399,999
  • 109$400,000 to $499,999
  • 48$500,000 to $749,999
  • 15$750,000 to $999,999
  • 9$1,000,000 to $1,499,999
  • 24$1,500,000 to $1,999,999
  • 3$2,000,000 or more
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 81050

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 81050
  • 72Less than $100
  • 51$200 to $249
  • 9$250 to $299
  • 56$300 to $349
  • 20$350 to $399
  • 91$400 to $449
  • 89$450 to $499
  • 187$500 to $549
  • 56$550 to $599
  • 60$600 to $649
  • 57$700 to $749
  • 32$750 to $799
  • 56$800 to $899
  • 110$900 to $999
  • 105$1,000 to $1,249
  • 4$1,250 to $1,499
  • 59$1,500 to $1,999
  • 88No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $773.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022: $232,429.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $185,287
  • Black or African American householders: $213,056
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $84,042
  • Asian householders: $662,021
  • Some other race householders: $157,273
  • Two or more races householders: $140,808
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $148,180

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $172,018
81050:

$172,018
Colorado:

$531,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $90,700 - $252,296
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 81050
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,395
  • One, attached: 138
  • Two: 110
  • 3 or 4: 100
  • 5 to 9: 206
  • 10 to 19: 29
  • 20 to 49: 59
  • 50 or more: 129
  • Mobile homes: 503
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 10

Unemployment: 4.3%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 81050

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 81050
  • 71.2%2,974Drove a car alone
  • 14.4%601Carpooled
  • 0.8%32Taxi
  • 3.5%148Walked
  • 1.3%55Other means
  • 5.0%207Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 81050

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 81050
  • 417Less than 5 minutes
  • 1,4645 to 9 minutes
  • 70710 to 14 minutes
  • 45315 to 19 minutes
  • 13120 to 24 minutes
  • 3525 to 29 minutes
  • 10730 to 34 minutes
  • 4335 to 39 minutes
  • 12340 to 44 minutes
  • 1445 to 59 minutes
  • 10260 to 89 minutes
  • 19090 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 91.5%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 9,716
  • Male householders: 2,353 (684 living alone), Female householders: 2,037 (712 living alone)
  • 1,896 spouses (1,878 opposite-sex spouses), 292 unmarried partners, (292 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 2,194 children (1,920 natural, 110 adopted, 160 stepchildren), 322 grandchildren, 47 brothers or sisters, 137 parents, 7 foster children, 49 other relatives, 120 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 317 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,292 2-persons, 716 3-persons, 343 4-persons, 92 5-persons, 227 6-persons, 7 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 1,395 1-person, 330 2-persons

1,207 married couples with children.
421 single-parent households (118 men, 303 women).

85.1% of residents of 81050 zip code speak English at home.
14.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (77% very well, 15% well, 7% not well).
0.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (43% very well, 57% not at all).

Foreign born population: 412 (4.2%)
(53.1% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

4.2%
Whole state:

9.5%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 60%Honduras
  • 16%Costa Rica
  • 9%Colombia
  • 2%Malaysia
  • 2%Guyana
  • 2%France
  • 1%Scotland
Most common first ancestries reported in 81050
  • 9%American
  • 9%German
  • 8%English
  • 3%Italian
  • 2%European
  • 1%Lebanese
  • 1%French
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 702010 or later
  • 1812000 to 2009
  • 171990 to 1999
  • 240Before 1990

Zip code 81050 topographic map

Major facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • ARKANSAS VALLEY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (302 NORTH MAIN STREET in LA JUNTA, CO)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: PETROLEUM BULK STATIONS AND TERMINALS; FARM SUPPLIES
    Alternative names: ARKANSAS VALLEY COOP ASSN
  • BENT FEEDERS (32940 HIGHWAY 194 in LA JUNTA, CO)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-08-2003-0213, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-08-2003-0213, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: BEEF CATTLE FEEDLOTS
  • BIG R OF LA JUNTA (26980 WEST US HIGHWAY 50 in LA JUNTA, CO)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-08-2005-0113, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
    FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-08-2005-0113, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
  • BIG VALLEY FORD LINCOLN/MERCURY INC (26730 WEST HWY 50 in LA JUNTA, CO)
    STATE MASTER (Colorado database) - RCRAINFO-COD982647513, SQG
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: DALE SPRADLEY (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • ALL RITE PAVING & REDI MIX INC (30783 US HIGHWAY 50 in LA JUNTA, CO)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL; ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS; READY-MIXED CONCRETE
    Alternative names: ALL-RITE PAVING & REDI-MIX- N FARM PIT
  • BENDER OIL COMPANY (102 EAST 1ST STREET in LA JUNTA, CO)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC classification: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
    Organizations: NORTON BENDER (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: NORTONS STANDARD SERVICE
  • ARKANSAS VALLEY COOP ASSOCIATION (23144 HWY 10 in LA JUNTA, CO)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-08-1992-0213, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
  • HUNNICUTT WATER SYSTEM (911 KENILWORTH AVE in LA JUNTA, CO)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-08-1994-0151, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ICIS-08-1990-0285, ICIS-08-1994-0151,
  • BENT'S OLD FORT NHS (35110 HWY 194 in LA JUNTA, CO) . Federal Facility. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • BEST BET BEEFLOT, INC. (21571 RAOD 24, ROUTE 1 in LA JUNTA, CO)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: BEEF CATTLE FEEDLOTS
  • ARKANSAS VALLEY CREMATORY (401 RATON AVE in LA JUNTA, CO)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: FUNERAL SERVICE AND CREMATORIES
    Alternative names: ARKANSA VALLEY CREMATORY
  • BAY VALLEY FOODS LLC (2ND & GRANT ST in LA JUNTA, CO)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: TREEHOUSE FOODS INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • GARY SHANE FARMS (33481 HWY 194 in LA JUNTA, CO)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)

Zip code 81050 marital status for males
Zip code 81050 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0.3%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2.7%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 75.5%Utility gas
  • 16.2%Electricity
  • 4.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Wood
  • 0.6%Other fuel

Population in 1990: 11,742.

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 6,386
  • Northeast: 296
  • Midwest: 964
  • South: 507
  • West: 1,018

57% of the 81050 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 65% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Colorado.

89% of the 81050 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 75% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 13% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 6% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 3% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in La Junta, CO (81050)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 20
Here:

2.6%
Colorado:

11.4%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 34
Here:

7.6%
Colorado:

8.5%
Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:

0.0%
Colorado:

14.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 82,399Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 71,816Community and social service occupations
  • 67,920Architecture and engineering occupations
  • 65,900Construction and extraction occupations
  • 59,998Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
  • 53,494Production occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code (LA JUNTA, CO):

  • BENZ, ROBERT A (16 E 2ND ST; small business) : $117,092 in 2 contracts in 2004
    $58,546 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Signed on 2004-09-10. Completion date: 2004-08-20.
    $58,546 with Army for Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Signed on 2004-09-10. Completion date: 2004-08-20.
  • DEBOURGH MANUFACTURING COMPANY (27505 OTERO AVE; small business) : $33,852 in 2 contracts from 2005 to 2006
    $34,422 with Air Force for Specialized Ammunition Handling Servicing Equipment. Taking place in AZ. Signed on 2005-07-14. Completion date: 2005-05-22.
    -$570, same as above. Signed on 2006-07-07. Completion date: 2005-12-09.
  • CENTURYTEL OF COLORADO, INC (27850 HARRIS RD; small business)
    $15,584 with Department of Defense for ADP Telecommunications and Transmission Services. Signed on 2001-01-31. Completion date: 2001-01-25.
  • FIEF, SAM (22408 HIGHWAY 350; small business)
    $14,448 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Tree Thinning Services. Signed on 2002-09-10. Completion date: 2002-09-28.
  • NAS DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING, (802 BELLEVIEW; small business)
    $4,305 with Defense Logistics Agency for Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. Signed on 2006-03-16. Completion date: 2007-04-01.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (250-499 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (250-499: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (50-99: 1, 20-49: 3, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (100-249: 1)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Telemarketing Bureaus (100-249: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 3, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 5)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (20-49: 3, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 207 people in college/university student housing
  • 66 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 38 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 10 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 155 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 123 people in nursing homes
  • 65 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 23 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 11 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 3 people in other group homes
  • 3 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 67. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 135 took place in 2018, and the least - 37 in 2006. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 81050 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (61.5%), and Structure Fires (24.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 81050
    • 66261.5%Outside Fires
    • 25824.0%Structure Fires
    • 11510.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 413.8%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 81050, Colorado

Most common first names in zip code 81050 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary8078.9 years
John7774.0 years
William6876.0 years
James6275.3 years
Robert5371.1 years
George4778.4 years
Charles4175.0 years
Frank3575.9 years
Helen3481.6 years
Joe3275.2 years
Most common last names in zip code 81050 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Martinez5073.7 years
Miller4681.0 years
Jones3377.8 years
Brown2779.5 years
Smith2779.0 years
Garcia2275.2 years
Johnson2173.3 years
Gonzales1866.7 years
Wilson1877.8 years
Whatley1769.4 years
Businesses in zip code 81050
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Pizza Hut1
Carl\s Jr.1SONIC Drive-In1
Chevrolet1Safeway1
Curves1Sears1
FedEx1Super 81
GameStop1U-Haul2
H&R Block1UPS2
Holiday Inn1Village Inn1
Kroger2Vons1
Lane Furniture1Walmart1
Little Caesars Pizza1Wendy's1
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