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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 81050, Colorado?

$783/month 2.5%vs 2023 ($764)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 81050, Colorado (ZIP 81050) is $783/month (±$210), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $199,000 (±$34,026), and the median household income is $57,180/year. The unemployment rate in Otero County, Colorado was 4.6% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 81050

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$783
Median Home Value$199,000
Median Household Income$57,180
Total Housing Units4,129
Renter-Occupied Units1,245
Renter-Occupied Share30%
Households Paying 50%+ Income237 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.6%

How does ZIP 81050 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Colorado.

Higher rent than 8% of ZIP codes in Colorado · 371th of 401

Cheapest: ZCTA5 81087($464)
Priciest: ZCTA5 80118($3,501)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 80118$3,501
2ZCTA5 80125$3,457
3ZCTA5 80927$3,195
… 367 more …
371ZCTA5 81050(you are here)$783
… 27 more …
399ZCTA5 81087$464
400ZCTA5 81047$453
401ZCTA5 81334$424

Geography

ZIP 81050 is in Otero County, Colorado.

It covers part of La Junta city, Colorado.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 81050, Colorado?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 81050, Colorado (ZIP 81050) is $783/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 81050, Colorado?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 81050, Colorado is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 81050, Colorado?

The median home value in ZCTA5 81050, Colorado (ZIP 81050) is $199,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 81050 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 81050, Colorado, 237 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 81050, Colorado?

The median household income in ZCTA5 81050, Colorado is $57,180/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $783 has a margin of error of ±$210. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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