ZIP code 81040
Where is ZIP code 81040?
Gardner, Colorado
Huerfano County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81040 belongs to Gardner, Colorado in Huerfano County. 81040 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 719. About 360 people live in the 81040 area, where the median household income is $30,978. The closest ZIP codes are 81069 (Rye, 16.8 mi northeast), 81055 (La Veta, 20.3 mi south) and 81019 (Colorado City, 21.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 81040 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gardner |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Huerfano County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 37.7878, -105.1849 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 810 |
Population and income in 81040
| Population | 360 · lower than 82% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 91% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 65.4 years · higher than 96% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $30,978 · lower than 98% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,834 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 437 |
| Households | 216 (1.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 94% / 5.6% |
| Land area | 474.74 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81040. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81040
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81069 | Rye, CO | 16.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 81055 | La Veta, CO | 20.3 mi S | Standard |
| 81019 | Colorado City, CO | 21.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81253 | Wetmore, CO | 23.2 mi N | Standard |
| 81023 | Beulah, CO | 23.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 81089 | Walsenburg, CO | 24.9 mi E | Standard |
| 81252 | Westcliffe, CO | 26.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 81133 | Fort Garland, CO | 27.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 81131 | Crestone, CO | 29.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81123 | Blanca, CO | 30.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 81146 | Mosca, CO | 35.6 mi W | Standard |
| 81136 | Hooper, CO | 37.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81040 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81040
123 MAIN ST
GARDNER CO 81040
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Farisita: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81040-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81040?
- 81040 is a Gardner, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81040 in?
- ZIP code 81040 is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81040 in?
- 81040 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81040?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81040 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81040?
- About 360 people live in ZIP code 81040, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81040?
- The median household income in 81040 is $30,978 a year, lower than 98% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81040?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81040 are 81069 (Rye, 16.8 miles), 81055 (La Veta, 20.3 miles), 81019 (Colorado City, 21.6 miles) and 81253 (Wetmore, 23.2 miles).