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Baca County, CO
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Baca County, Colorado.
Population
3,428
Land area
2,555sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Baca County
Baca County at a glance
- Baca County is 98% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,215 a year, 52% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,900 (77% below Colorado) and median rent is $592 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Springfield (1,384), Walsh (492) and Vilas (184).
Local data for Baca County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baca County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,215
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$122,900
Median rent
$592/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
12.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (496), Irish Americans (371), Mexican Americans (349).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,060
1,164 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,426
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.4M
FY 2026, $12,386 per person
PPP loans
$9.9M
420 loans, 981 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Baca County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 12.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baca County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
674
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
91° / 17°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baca County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Baca County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Baca County, CO?
- Springfield is the largest city or town in Baca County, with about 1,384 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Baca County?
- Baca County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 81029, 81064, 81073, 81084, 81087.
- What is the population of Baca County, CO?
- About 3,428 people live in Baca County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Baca County?
- Baca County borders Las Animas County, Prowers County, Bent County, Union County, NM, Morton County, KS, Cimarron County, OK, Stanton County, KS.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023