ZIP code 81089
Where is ZIP code 81089?
Walsenburg, Colorado
Huerfano County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81089 belongs to Walsenburg, Colorado in Huerfano County. 81089 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 4,890 people live in the 81089 area, where the median household income is $52,280. The closest ZIP codes are 81019 (Colorado City, 19.1 mi north), 81069 (Rye, 19.7 mi northwest) and 81020 (Aguilar, 20 mi south).
| ZIP code | 81089 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Walsenburg |
| Also accepted | Farista |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Huerfano County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 37.6762, -104.752 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 810 |
Population and income in 81089
| Population | 4,890 · higher than 56% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 72% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.4 years · higher than 72% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 46% |
| Median household income | $52,280 · lower than 85% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,069 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $191,800 · lower than 90% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $878 a month |
| Housing units | 2,549 |
| Households | 1,969 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 940.39 sq mi (plus 1.53 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81089. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81089
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81019 | Colorado City, CO | 19.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81069 | Rye, CO | 19.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 81020 | Aguilar, CO | 20 mi S | Standard |
| 81055 | La Veta, CO | 20.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 81040 | Gardner, CO | 24.9 mi W | Standard |
| 81023 | Beulah, CO | 30.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 81059 | Model, CO | 30.9 mi E | Standard |
| 81082 | Trinidad, CO | 31.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 81022 | Avondale, CO | 31.8 mi N | Standard |
| 81024 | Boncarbo, CO | 32.4 mi S | Standard |
| 81009 | Pueblo, CO | 33.1 mi N | Unique |
| 81010 | Pueblo, CO | 33.1 mi N | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81089 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81089
123 MAIN ST
WALSENBURG CO 81089
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts FARISTA as the city name for 81089. Avoid Farisita, Mutual, Pryor and Toltec: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81089-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81089?
- 81089 is a Walsenburg, Colorado ZIP code. Farista is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 81089 in?
- ZIP code 81089 is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81089 in?
- 81089 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81089?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81089 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81089?
- About 4,890 people live in ZIP code 81089, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81089?
- The median household income in 81089 is $52,280 a year, lower than 85% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81089?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81089 are 81019 (Colorado City, 19.1 miles), 81069 (Rye, 19.7 miles), 81020 (Aguilar, 20 miles) and 81055 (La Veta, 20.2 miles).