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Otero County

Population: 18,690 · 6 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
18,690
People
Median age
41.8
Housing
Total households
7,584
Income
Median household income
$54,037
Housing
Total housing units
8,746
Employment
Employment rate
51.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.4%
County details
Local time 00:49:04(MT)
NameOtero
Total ZIP codes6total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard2 PO Box
Area code719
TimezoneMountain Time (MT)
Coordinates37.8841698, -103.7212597
Land area1,261.9 sq miles(3,268.4 km²)

Map of Otero county, Colorado with ZIP codes

Map of Otero County, Colorado and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Otero County

Compare the largest cities in Otero County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
La Junta7,322$52,3151ZIPs
Rocky Ford3,876$40,6551ZIPs
Fowler1,253$44,0481ZIPs
Swink604$44,2191ZIPs
Manzanola341$36,0101ZIPs
Cheraw237$52,8571ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Otero County

Review the most populated postal areas across Otero County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
81050La Junta$57,1809,924
81067Rocky Ford$50,0285,521
81039Fowler$47,1431,971
81058Manzanola$48,636844
81077Swink$48,897619
81030Cheraw$40,625173

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS