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Population and households in ZIP 80543
Household size in ZIP 80543
| Period | ZIP 80543 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.12 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.16 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 80543 average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.12, 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 80543
| Period | ZIP 80543 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 80543 is 37.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 80543
| Period | ZIP 80543 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 80543 (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. Colorado as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, as it has 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 80543
Renters in ZIP 80543
| Period | ZIP 80543 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 80543 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 13.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 11.2 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 80543
| Period | ZIP 80543 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 80543: just 4.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 80543 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Colorado ZIP codes.
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 80543
| Period | ZIP 80543 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 80543 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, 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 80543
| Period | ZIP 80543 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,184 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,252 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,112 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,969 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$785 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 80543 costs $1,969 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $785 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 80543
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 80543
| Period | ZIP 80543 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 80543 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 80543
| Period | ZIP 80543 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 80543 is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Colorado overall (92.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.4 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 80543
| Period | ZIP 80543 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 80543 has been strong: just 0.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Colorado ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, 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 80543 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 80543 | 2.78 | 37.1 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 2002 | $1,969 | 24.4% | 90.9% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 80534 | 2.77 | 37.0 | 8.6% | 18.2% | 2.5% | 2006 | $2,000 | 40.1% | 95.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 80623 | 3.00 | 36.8 | 20.3% | 21.3% | 5.0% | 1975 | $1,050 | 12.3% | 80.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 80651 | 2.65 | 41.5 | 7.2% | 13.8% | 5.3% | 1988 | $1,552 | 23.9% | 86.8% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 80634 | 2.63 | 39.6 | 10.2% | 27.5% | 6.5% | 1994 | $1,767 | 33.4% | 90.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 80620 | 3.20 | 30.1 | 16.0% | 32.5% | 6.9% | 1999 | $1,571 | 21.9% | 80.8% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 80645 | 2.91 | 37.7 | 14.2% | 16.5% | 4.0% | 1980 | $1,549 | 18.8% | 86.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 80542 | 2.91 | 37.7 | 10.9% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 2007 | $1,438 | 48.5% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 80631 | 2.93 | 30.2 | 16.1% | 53.6% | 6.3% | 1973 | $1,296 | 19.2% | 73.5% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 80550 | 2.70 | 39.3 | 8.2% | 21.9% | 3.9% | 2009 | $2,157 | 52.4% | 96.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 80513 | 2.62 | 43.9 | 7.3% | 9.9% | 4.8% | 1999 | $1,903 | 47.3% | 97.0% | 1.6% |
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 80543. 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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