ZIP code 81055
Where is ZIP code 81055?
La Veta, Colorado
Huerfano County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81055 belongs to La Veta, Colorado in Huerfano County. 81055 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 1,559 people live in the 81055 area, where the median household income is $55,080. The closest ZIP codes are 81133 (Fort Garland, 19.9 mi west), 81089 (Walsenburg, 20.2 mi northeast) and 81040 (Gardner, 20.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 81055 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | La Veta |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Huerfano County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 37.5117, -105.0575 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 810 |
Population and income in 81055
| Population | 1,559 · lower than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 69% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 68.5 years · higher than 99% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $55,080 · lower than 82% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,002 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 38% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $398,600 · lower than 61% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $740 a month |
| Housing units | 1,661 |
| Households | 835 (1.86 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 245.16 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81055. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81055
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81133 | Fort Garland, CO | 19.9 mi W | Standard |
| 81089 | Walsenburg, CO | 20.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 81040 | Gardner, CO | 20.3 mi N | Standard |
| 81020 | Aguilar, CO | 22.4 mi E | Standard |
| 81091 | Weston, CO | 25.3 mi S | Standard |
| 81123 | Blanca, CO | 25.8 mi W | Standard |
| 81024 | Boncarbo, CO | 28 mi SE | Standard |
| 81069 | Rye, CO | 29.3 mi N | Standard |
| 81126 | Chama, CO | 29.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81019 | Colorado City, CO | 32.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81082 | Trinidad, CO | 34.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 81152 | San Luis, CO | 36.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81055 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81055
123 MAIN ST
LA VETA CO 81055
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Indian Creek, Ojo and Wahatoya: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81055-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81055?
- 81055 is a La Veta, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81055 in?
- ZIP code 81055 is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81055 in?
- 81055 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81055?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81055 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81055?
- About 1,559 people live in ZIP code 81055, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81055?
- The median household income in 81055 is $55,080 a year, lower than 82% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81055?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81055 are 81133 (Fort Garland, 19.9 miles), 81089 (Walsenburg, 20.2 miles), 81040 (Gardner, 20.3 miles) and 81020 (Aguilar, 22.4 miles).