81082 ZIP Code
Trinidad, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81082 |
| City/Town: | Trinidad |
| County: | Las Animas |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,894 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,393 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,696 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,146 |
| Median Home Value: | $195,700 |
| Land Area: | 768.2 sq miles
1989.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.1854, -104.4136 |
Population Information (81082 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,894 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,308 | 53.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,586 | 47.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 518 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 615 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 642 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 662 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 743 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,480 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,363 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,313 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 878 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 909 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,794 | 15.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 762 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 215 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81082 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $195,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $852 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,146 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,346 | 87.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 800 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,735 | 69.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,611 | 30.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81082 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,714 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 436 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 470 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,364 | 27.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,611 | 30.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,444 | 16.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 790 | 9.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 599 | 6.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81082 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,393 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,027 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,082 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,696 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81082 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,343 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,933 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 410 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,666 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,464 | 70.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,133 | 23.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 328 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81082 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,502 | 71.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 107 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 476 | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 155 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 461 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,182 | 18.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,088 | 17.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,038 | 42.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,605 | 21.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,414 | 20.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81082 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 434 | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 424 | 7.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 551 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 524 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 628 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,120 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 594 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 644 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 130 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 297 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81082 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,551 | 72.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 461 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 293 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 135 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 368 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81082 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 229 | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 268 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 102 | 2.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 80 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 527 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 306 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 109 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 318 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 465 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,168 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 649 | 13.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 207 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 505 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81082 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81082 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,585 | 89.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,073 | 51.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,487 | 54.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 891 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81082 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,574 | 66.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,238 | 41.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,420 | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 317 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 296 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,085 | 20.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81082 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,531 | 73.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 198 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 257 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 216 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 263 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 84 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 83 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 481 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81082 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 135 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 635 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 864 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 519 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 651 | 10.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 183 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 618 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 358 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,179 | 35.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81082 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 612 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,051 | 33.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,328 | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 757 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 282 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81082 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,301 | 61.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 821 | 15.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 850 | 15.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 267 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 48 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81082 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 532 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,695 | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,981 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,138 | 21.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81082 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 155 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 421 | 11.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 630 | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 715 | 19.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 761 | 20.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 862 | 23.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 191 | 5.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81082 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,374 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $393 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $852 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (81082 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,346 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,996 | 37.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 514 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,448 | 27.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,490 | 27.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,220 | 22.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,132 | 39.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.67 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81082 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,378 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,971 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,301 | 42.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 165 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 840 | 15.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,322 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81082 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,474 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 84 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 54 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,076 | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 491 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 769 | 31.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81082 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,675 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 950 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,476 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,546 | 22.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 49 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,488 | 58.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,009 | 39.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81082 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,927 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,895 | 15.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 893 | 47.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 967 | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 395 | 20.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81082 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,477 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 207 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 417 | 201.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 417 | 201.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 417 | 201.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 57 | 27.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2 | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 227 | 109.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 15.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81082 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,376 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,142 | 89.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,234 | 10.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,037 | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 92 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 105 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81082 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,346 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,028 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Trinidad, CO81082