ZIP Code 81040 is associated with the U.S. city Gardner in Colorado (Huerfano County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 295. The median age in ZIP Code 81040 is approximately 64.4 years, and 55.6% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 24.4% of the population in 81040 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 20.7% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 81040 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 20.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 24.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81040, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 63.1% of 81040 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81040 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.7%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (15.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81040 are older than average. The median age of 64.4 years in ZIP Code 81040 is approximately 69.03% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 100.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 55.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 29.5% of the population in 81040 falls in the age group 75 to 84 years, while an estimated 16.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 81040 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 1.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 4.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 13.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 14.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 29.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 81040, 96.8% of the population graduated high school, while 11.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.7% in this Huerfano County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 44.2% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81040 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 81040 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 81040, 50.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.4 minutes. Approximately 31.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81040 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 25.0% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 81040 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.1% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 31.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 25.0% |
In ZIP Code 81040, 73.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 26.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Huerfano County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 73.2% |
| Spanish | 26.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81040, an estimated 23.7% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 20.7% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Huerfano County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 23.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 20.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81040 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 50% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 6.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81040 | 15.7¢/kWh | 13.79¢/kWh | 9.84¢/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 81040 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.28 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.61 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.95 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.07 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.63 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.38 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.9 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.04 | 1.78 | 5.46 |