The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 81029 sells for about $189,200, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 81029 — Campo
The housing market in ZIP 81029 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited supply, resulting in a balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, long-term residents, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle. It is less ideal for commuters or those requiring proximity to major urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 14.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 81029, Huerfano County, CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends consistent with regional rural patterns.
Schools serving this area are part of a small rural district with limited extracurricular offerings but stable student-teacher ratios. Academic performance is generally rated as average compared to state benchmarks.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk during dry summer months and occasional high-wind events. Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums reflect regional wildfire mitigation requirements.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture and small-scale service industries. There is limited large-scale infrastructure development currently planned for the immediate vicinity.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs via state highways. Public transit options are not available.
Recreational opportunities include local community parks and access to nearby state-managed outdoor areas for hiking and fishing. Shopping and dining options are concentrated in the nearest small town center.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes. Vacancy pressure remains low due to the small size of the housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and small-scale retail. Employment opportunities are largely localized within the county seat.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use on state and county roads. No significant public transit infrastructure exists.
Development is limited to small-scale residential improvements and infrastructure maintenance. No major commercial projects are currently approved.
The county appraisal district conducts biennial reappraisals to ensure assessments align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district taxes and local fire protection district levies.
Property insurance remains available, though carriers are increasingly sensitive to wildfire risk profiles in the region.
Net domestic migration is stable, with a slight trend of retirees moving into the area.
Colorado is a public trustee state, utilizing a non-judicial foreclosure process for deeds of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a standard property disclosure form covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 81029.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Features exhibits on regional history and early settlement.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.