Zip code 81062: Olney Springs, Colorado

Q: What city is zip code 81062?

81062 is assigned to Olney Springs, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 81062 in?

81062 is in Crowley County, Colorado.

Q: What is the population of 81062?

About 2,000 people live in 81062, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 81062?

The median household income in 81062 is $56,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 81062?

The closest zip codes to 81062 are 81033, 81034, 81058, 81063, 81076.

Residential delivery areaCrowley CountyMountain Time

Population

2,000

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$127K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,092/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

237 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 81062

81062 is a rural zip code in Olney Springs, Colorado (Crowley County), covering 237 sq mi of land. About 2,000 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 38.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,250 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $127,300, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,092 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.4 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and healthcare. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 81062 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers27.3%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · CO 14.5%60th of 483 in CO
Self-employed workers16.8%
94th
U.S. 10% · CO 11.3%155th of 483 in CO
Average commute34.4 min
90th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · CO 25.2 min57th of 450 in CO
Healthcare workers13.1%
89th
U.S. 9.7% · CO 8.8%67th of 483 in CO
Poverty rate21.9%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CO 9.4%42nd of 482 in CO
Income inequality (Gini)0.497
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CO 0.45958th of 480 in CO
Work from home18.3%
73rd
U.S. 15.1% · CO 21%210th of 483 in CO
Uninsured rate9.2%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · CO 7.7%173rd of 481 in CO
Veterans6.7%
62nd
U.S. 6.2% · CO 7.5%270th of 484 in CO
Homeownership rate72.7%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · CO 66.2%273rd of 482 in CO
Housing vacancy8.1%
61st
U.S. 10.1% · CO 8.3%243rd of 482 in CO
Diversity index53
57th
U.S. 61.4 · CO 52.5102nd of 484 in CO
Median earnings per worker$47,688
48th
U.S. $49,666 · CO $56,473289th of 478 in CO
Unemployment rate4.6%
45th
U.S. 5.2% · CO 4.6%180th of 483 in CO
Median age38.1
43rd
U.S. 38.9 · CO 37.7321st of 484 in CO
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · CO 5.2%244th of 483 in CO
Residents 65 and older13.8%
29th
U.S. 17.2% · CO 15.6%360th of 484 in CO
Median gross rent$1,092
28th
U.S. $1,413 · CO $1,761286th of 400 in CO
Median household income$56,250
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CO $95,470380th of 460 in CO
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · CO 9.8%341st of 484 in CO
Rent-burdened renters33.3%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · CO 52.9%368th of 447 in CO
Median home value$127,300
6th
U.S. $332,700 · CO $539,400449th of 461 in CO
Broadband access80.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CO 93.5%433rd of 482 in CO
Population2,000
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · CO 5,862,189277th of 484 in CO
Bachelor's degree or higher8.9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CO 45.7%472nd of 484 in CO
Residents under 188.6%
2nd
U.S. 22% · CO 21%435th of 484 in CO
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · CO 57/sq mi322nd of 484 in CO
Per capita income$15,673
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CO $52,636481st of 483 in CO

Measure	81062	Crowley	CO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CO
Government workers	27.3%	23.8%	14.5%	14.5%	97th	60th of 483
Self-employed workers	16.8%	9.3%	11.3%	10%	94th	155th of 483
Average commuteWeakness	34.4 min	28.9 min	25.2 min	26.4 min	90th	57th of 450
Healthcare workers	13.1%	12%	8.8%	9.7%	89th	67th of 483
Poverty rateWeakness	21.9%	19.4%	9.4%	12.5%	88th	42nd of 482
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.497	0.454	0.459	0.483	88th	58th of 480
Work from home	18.3%	15.9%	21%	15.1%	73rd	210th of 483
Uninsured rate	9.2%	8.1%	7.7%	8.4%	67th	173rd of 481
Veterans	6.7%	7.3%	7.5%	6.2%	62nd	270th of 484
Homeownership rate	72.7%	69.5%	66.2%	65.2%	61st	273rd of 482
Housing vacancy	8.1%	14.1%	8.3%	10.1%	61st	243rd of 482
Diversity index	53	59.9	52.5	61.4	57th	102nd of 484
Median earnings per worker	$47,688	$42,036	$56,473	$49,666	48th	289th of 478
Unemployment rate	4.6%	3.9%	4.6%	5.2%	45th	180th of 483
Median age	38.1	40.8	37.7	38.9	43rd	321st of 484
Tech workers	2.4%	1.3%	5.2%	3.8%	41st	244th of 483
Residents 65 and older	13.8%	15.5%	15.6%	17.2%	29th	360th of 484
Median gross rent	$1,092	$984	$1,761	$1,413	28th	286th of 400
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,250	$48,826	$95,470	$80,734	15th	380th of 460
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	2.8%	9.8%	14.1%	14th	341st of 484
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	33.3%	52.4%	52.9%	51.1%	7th	368th of 447
Median home value	$127,300	$116,200	$539,400	$332,700	6th	449th of 461
Broadband accessWeakness	80.6%	84%	93.5%	91%	5th	433rd of 482
Population	2,000	5,647	5,862,189	334,922,499	3rd	277th of 484
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.9%	12.4%	45.7%	35.7%	2nd	472nd of 484
Residents under 18	8.6%	13%	21%	22%	2nd	435th of 484
Population density	8/sq mi	7/sq mi	57/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	322nd of 484
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,673	$19,968	$52,636	$44,673	1st	481st of 483

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25%

25–34

17%

35–44

15%

45–54

11%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.1

Under 18

8.6%

65 and over

13.8%

Race and ethnicity

White64%
Black6%
Hispanic23%
Asian1%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0.6%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

54.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.3%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 330
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 68.2%
Married couples: 58.5%
Living alone: 27.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.7%
Male / female: 78% / 22%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

81062

$56,250

Crowley Co.

$48,826

Colorado

$95,470

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,673

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.497

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

81062

$127,300

Crowley Co.

$116,200

Colorado

$539,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

81062

$1,092

Crowley Co.

$984

Colorado

$1,761

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.3%

20+ units

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 359
Owner-occupied: 72.7%
Vacant: 8.1%
Median year built: 1958
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 33.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.6%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

10%

20–29

14%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

28%

Average commute

34.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

23.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

27%

Management

14%

Healthcare

13%

Transportation and moving

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Business and finance

Police and fire

Computer and math

Office and admin

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Sales

Industries

Construction

23%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Agriculture and mining

15%

Manufacturing

13%

Education

11%

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

0.2%

Retail

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$47,688

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	81062	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,750	$74,888
Service	$56,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$60,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,438	$49,199
Production and transportation	$12,273	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

48%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.6%

High school graduate or higher: 75.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
Households with broadband: 80.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 43%
No internet access: 17.3%
Without health insurance: 9.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Olney Springs
State: Colorado
County: Crowley County
Center point: 38.2969° N, 103.9643° W
Land area: 237 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 81062

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
81033	Crowley, CO	9.1 mi	219	$41,250	$80,000
81034	Crowley, CO · PO box	9.3 mi	—	—	—
81058	Manzanola, CO	14 mi	871	$48,636	$141,700
81063	Ordway, CO	14 mi	2,783	$49,375	$114,200
81076	Sugar City, CO	20 mi	602	$48,563	$113,800
81067	Rocky Ford, CO	23 mi	5,523	$50,028	$154,800
81025	Boone, CO	24 mi	814	$72,778	$176,600
81039	Fowler, CO	26 mi	1,597	$47,143	$155,000
81077	Swink, CO	27 mi	568	$48,897	$174,500
81030	Cheraw, CO	28 mi	148	$40,625	$110,700
81006	Pueblo, CO	28 mi	11,029	$69,050	$345,400
80864	Yoder, CO	30 mi	1,505	$66,541	$365,600

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Questions about 81062

What city is zip code 81062?

81062 is assigned to Olney Springs, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 81062 in?

81062 is in Crowley County, Colorado.

What is the population of 81062?

About 2,000 people live in 81062, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 81062 in?

81062 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 81062?

The median household income in 81062 is $56,250.

What zip codes are near 81062?

The closest zip codes to 81062 are 81033, 81034, 81058, 81063, 81076.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81062, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.