81082 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81082 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 81082 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 81082 is 3.8%.
| Population | 11,894 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,024 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,314 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $347,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.76% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 66.94% |
81082 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,085 | 61.76% |
| Black | 93 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 5,028 | 34.18% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 409 | 2.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
81082 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 311 | 28.8% |
| Black | 13 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 739 | 68.43% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.56% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
81082 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 796 | 10.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,030 | 13.86% |
| High School Diploma | 1,987 | 26.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 231 | 3.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 416 | 5.6% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,432 | 19.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,058 | 14.24% |
| Masters Degree | 344 | 4.63% |
| Professional Degree | 108 | 1.45% |
| Doctorate Degree | 28 | 0.38% |
