ZIP Code 81039 is associated with the U.S. city Fowler in Colorado (Otero County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 1,642. In this Colorado region, an estimated 90.5% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,730. An estimated 16% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $42,198. The median age in ZIP Code 81039 is approximately 43.9 years, and 28.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 81039 is $42,198, while the region's mean household income is $49,528. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,730. The per capita income in ZIP Code 81039 of $21,730 is approximately 43.15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 15.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately67.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.8% of the population in 81039 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 81039 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81039, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 22.3% of 81039 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81039 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.0%), followed by Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81039 are older than average. The median age of 43.9 years in ZIP Code 81039 is approximately 15.22% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 81039 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.8% of 81039 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.1% |
| 85 years and over | 4.0% |
In ZIP Code 81039, 90.5% of the population graduated high school, while 19.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.4% in this Otero County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.0% |
| Associate's degree | 11.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81039 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 81039 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 81039, 50.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.1 minutes. Approximately 32.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81039 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 81039 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.6% |
| Construction | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.1% |
| Retail trade | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 32.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |
In ZIP Code 81039, 95.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Otero County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81039, an estimated 37.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Otero County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 37.6% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 81039, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 81039 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Otero County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 1 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81039 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 52.18% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 4.86% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81039 | 16.27¢/kWh | 12.67¢/kWh | 11.85¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 15.01¢/kWh | 11.01¢/kWh | 8.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 81039 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.24 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.54 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.63 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.66 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.74 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.95 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.83 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.98 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.01 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.28 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.48 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.87 | 1.78 | 5.46 |