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Population and households in ZIP 80524
Household size in ZIP 80524
| Period | ZIP 80524 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 80524 are small: just 2.35 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 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 80524
| Period | ZIP 80524 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 80524 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.3, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the north.
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 80524
| Period | ZIP 80524 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 80524: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Colorado. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 80524
Renters in ZIP 80524
| Period | ZIP 80524 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 80524 is about as common as it is nationally: 35.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among owners, 33.4% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 80524
| Period | ZIP 80524 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 80524 than nationally: 5.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 80524
| Period | ZIP 80524 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 80524 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 80524
| Period | ZIP 80524 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $845 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,318 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,759 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$915 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 80524 costs $1,759 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Colorado overall ($1,963). Rent has climbed $915 a month since 2006–10, up 108%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.4% 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 80524
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 80524
| Period | ZIP 80524 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.1% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.9% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 80524 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the southeast.
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 80524
| Period | ZIP 80524 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.3% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 80524 is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Colorado as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 80524
| Period | ZIP 80524 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 80524 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 80524 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 80524 | 2.35 | 37.3 | 8.6% | 35.5% | 5.7% | 1991 | $1,759 | 51.9% | 92.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 80521 | 2.16 | 27.6 | 4.0% | 63.6% | 15.3% | 1982 | $1,470 | 65.9% | 98.3% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 80525 | 2.23 | 39.5 | 7.1% | 42.2% | 5.1% | 1994 | $1,823 | 61.0% | 98.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 80526 | 2.32 | 36.5 | 7.0% | 44.0% | 4.9% | 1989 | $1,763 | 57.9% | 97.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 80535 | 2.08 | 53.5 | 3.9% | 19.5% | 5.6% | 1980 | $1,513 | 45.4% | 96.1% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 80528 | 2.76 | 36.8 | 8.7% | 30.7% | 4.1% | 2005 | $2,071 | 66.8% | 97.6% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 80549 | 2.79 | 36.2 | 8.6% | 15.9% | 5.3% | 2007 | $2,288 | 46.6% | 97.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 80547 | 2.92 | 37.8 | 6.6% | 16.2% | 9.1% | 2015 | $2,425 | 75.0% | 99.4% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 80546 | 2.95 | 35.3 | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 2013 | $2,539 | 45.2% | 98.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 80512 | 2.04 | 54.0 | 1.4% | 12.2% | 23.1% | 1981 | $1,559 | 56.6% | 95.3% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 80650 | 2.60 | 39.7 | 5.3% | 12.4% | 6.5% | 1992 | $1,188 | 30.9% | 89.2% | 11.6% |
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 80524. 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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