ZIP code 81050
Where is ZIP code 81050?
La Junta, Colorado
Otero County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81050 belongs to La Junta, Colorado in Otero County. 81050 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 9,894 people live in the 81050 area, where the median household income is $57,180. The closest ZIP codes are 81077 (Swink, 4.6 mi northeast), 81067 (Rocky Ford, 7.3 mi northwest) and 81030 (Cheraw, 13.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 81050 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | La Junta |
| Also accepted | Timpas |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Otero County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 37.9546, -103.6644 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 810 |
Population and income in 81050
| Population | 9,894 · higher than 66% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 19 · lower than 55% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.1 years · lower than 56% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 50% |
| Median household income | $57,180 · lower than 80% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,586 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $199,000 · lower than 88% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $783 a month |
| Housing units | 4,523 |
| Households | 4,129 (2.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 508.22 sq mi (plus 4.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81050. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81050
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81077 | Swink, CO | 4.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81067 | Rocky Ford, CO | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 81030 | Cheraw, CO | 13.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81058 | Manzanola, CO | 15.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 81063 | Ordway, CO | 19.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 81033 | Crowley, CO | 19.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81034 | Ordway, CO | 19.5 mi NW | Unique |
| 81076 | Sugar City, CO | 20 mi N | Standard |
| 81062 | Olney Springs, CO | 22.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 81039 | Fowler, CO | 23 mi NW | Standard |
| 81054 | Las Animas, CO | 31.5 mi E | Standard |
| 81038 | Fort Lyon, CO | 32.2 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81050 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81050
123 MAIN ST
LA JUNTA CO 81050
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts TIMPAS as the city name for 81050. Avoid Bents Fort, Bents Old Fort, Fair View, Fairmont and Fort Bent and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81050-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81050?
- 81050 is a La Junta, Colorado ZIP code. Timpas is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 81050 in?
- ZIP code 81050 is in Otero County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81050 in?
- 81050 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81050?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81050 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81050?
- About 9,894 people live in ZIP code 81050, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81050?
- The median household income in 81050 is $57,180 a year, lower than 80% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81050?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81050 are 81077 (Swink, 4.6 miles), 81067 (Rocky Ford, 7.3 miles), 81030 (Cheraw, 13.5 miles) and 81058 (Manzanola, 15.8 miles).