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Population and households in ZIP 80517
Household size in ZIP 80517
| Period | ZIP 80517 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.00 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.99 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 80517 are small: just 2.01 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.12 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 80517
| Period | ZIP 80517 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.4 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 56.8 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 57.7 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.1 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 53.1, ZIP 80517 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 50.4, in line with the national trend. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 80517
| Period | ZIP 80517 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in ZIP 80517, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 80517 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Colorado ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 80517
Renters in ZIP 80517
| Period | ZIP 80517 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 80517 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 8.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 80517
| Period | ZIP 80517 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.0% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 80517: 35.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 80517
| Period | ZIP 80517 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 80517 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 80517
| Period | ZIP 80517 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $779 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $965 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $948 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,859 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,080 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 80517 pays $1,859 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Colorado overall ($1,963). Rents are up $1,080 a month from 2006–10, a 139% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 80517
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 80517
| Period | ZIP 80517 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.1% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.2% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 80517: 53.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 7.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 80517
| Period | ZIP 80517 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.5% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 80517: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 80517
| Period | ZIP 80517 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 80517 has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 80517 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 80517 | 2.01 | 53.1 | 5.9% | 20.8% | 35.4% | 1986 | $1,859 | 53.2% | 97.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 80532 | 2.06 | 58.8 | 6.5% | 3.5% | 63.5% | 1959 | $1,716 | 36.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 80515 | 2.42 | 53.9 | 6.3% | 8.6% | 32.4% | 1984 | $1,716 | 42.8% | 100.0% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 80510 | 1.79 | 54.4 | 2.2% | 21.9% | 60.2% | 1952 | $1,323 | 50.6% | 99.5% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 80540 | 2.31 | 49.5 | 6.6% | 10.5% | 17.0% | 1980 | $2,159 | 61.9% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 80447 | 1.58 | 58.3 | 1.4% | 24.8% | 61.3% | 1987 | $1,156 | 47.0% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 80537 | 2.33 | 42.0 | 11.0% | 36.8% | 4.4% | 1988 | $1,883 | 39.2% | 94.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 80513 | 2.62 | 43.9 | 7.3% | 9.9% | 4.8% | 1999 | $1,903 | 47.3% | 97.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 80538 | 2.39 | 43.7 | 6.9% | 29.6% | 3.7% | 1992 | $1,913 | 42.2% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 80542 | 2.91 | 37.7 | 10.9% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 2007 | $1,438 | 48.5% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 80534 | 2.77 | 37.0 | 8.6% | 18.2% | 2.5% | 2006 | $2,000 | 40.1% | 95.1% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 80517. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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