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ZIP 81082

Part of Trinidad, CO
Pop. 11,842·Las Animas County·162nd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,216/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$749
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 81082 · $1,216
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,560
Research median
$1,180/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$14,592/yr
At $1,216/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyLas Animas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81082 (Trinidad, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,842
Median income
$58,589
Median age
44
Renters
33.4%
Age distribution
17.8%
20.5%
24.1%
14.2%
23.4%
Under 1817.8%
18–3420.5%
35–5424.1%
55–6414.2%
65+23.4%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
68.9%
40.9%
White68.9%
Black1.6%
Hispanic40.9%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
31.2%
42%
18.6%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college42%
Bachelor's+18.6%
Housing tenure
66.6%
33.4%
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81082 in Trinidad, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,314 → $58,589
up 23.8%
Population
11,818 → 11,842
up 0.2%
Renter share
31.2% → 33.4%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 18.6%
+0.4 pts
Median age
44.5 → 44
-0.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $47,314 to $58,589 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.8% shift. Renters now make up 33.4% of households, compared with 31.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 81082 covers Trinidad, CO. The median rent here is $1,216/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($58,589/yr), ZIP 81082 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81082?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81082 (Trinidad, CO) is $1,216. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81082 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81082's median rent of $1,216/mo is $749 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81082 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81082 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #162 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,216/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81082?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,216/mo in ZIP 81082. The local median household income is $58,589/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81082?

Rent in ZIP 81082 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 81082 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81082 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,216/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($58,589/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81082 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 81082 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.4% of ZIP 81082 households are renters, while 66.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81082 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81082 compare to the rest of Trinidad?

ZIP 81082 sits right at the Trinidad citywide median of $1,216/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81082 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81082 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,216/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 81082's median household income ($58,589/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81082 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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