81089 ZIP Code – Walsenburg, Colorado
81089 is a small ZIP code in Walsenburg, Colorado, part of Huerfano County with a population of approximately 4,761 residents. The median household income is $49,219 — below the Colorado average and below the national average. The median home value of $170,800 is below the national average, with 72.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $722 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 10.3%, well above the national average. About 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The median age is 48.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 81020, 81069, 81019.
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ZIP 81089 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81089 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,761 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $170k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $722 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81020 – Aguilar
- 81069 – Rye
- 81019 – Colorado City
- 81055 – La Veta
- 81004 – Pueblo
- 81022 – Avondale
- 81024 – Boncarbo
- 81046 – Hoehne
- 81023 – Beulah
- 81040 – Gardner
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81020 | AGUILAR | 823 | $29,731 |
| 81069 | RYE | 2,510 | $90,151 |
| 81019 | COLORADO CITY | 1,548 | $47,038 |
| 81055 | LA VETA | 1,572 | $48,987 |
| 81004 | PUEBLO | 26,261 | $46,827 |