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Population and households in ZIP 81052
Household size in ZIP 81052
| Period | ZIP 81052 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 81052 run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across Colorado. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, even as the national average fell.
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 81052
| Period | ZIP 81052 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.5, ZIP 81052 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 36.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. ZIP 81052 is younger than the great majority of Colorado ZIP codes.
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 81052
| Period | ZIP 81052 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 81052 than nationally: 13.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 81052 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 81052
Renters in ZIP 81052
| Period | ZIP 81052 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 81052 is about as common as it is nationally: 33.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 55.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the west. The renter share is down 1.0 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 81052
| Period | ZIP 81052 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in ZIP 81052, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.2 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 81052
| Period | ZIP 81052 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 81052 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 81052
| Period | ZIP 81052 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $497 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $556 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $735 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $958 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$462 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 81052 pays $958 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $462 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have lower rents.
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 81052
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 81052
| Period | ZIP 81052 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 81052 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.5%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 14 of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 81052
| Period | ZIP 81052 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 81052 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 81052 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Colorado ZIP codes.
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 81052
| Period | ZIP 81052 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 81052 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Colorado overall (4.6%). Unemployment is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 81052 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 81052 | 2.54 | 34.5 | 13.1% | 33.5% | 15.1% | 1969 | $958 | 19.5% | 87.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 81092 | 2.66 | 42.2 | 5.4% | 23.0% | 8.0% | 1968 | $956 | 28.4% | 96.0% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 81057 | 2.37 | 48.4 | 3.9% | 22.7% | 4.0% | 1976 | $970 | 23.7% | 96.8% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 81041 | 2.44 | 42.2 | 12.4% | 39.1% | 14.2% | 1975 | $611 | 14.8% | 82.4% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 81044 | 2.37 | 48.4 | 3.9% | 22.7% | 4.0% | 1976 | $970 | 23.7% | 96.8% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 81043 | 2.08 | 60.0 | 2.5% | 17.0% | 6.9% | 1958 | $339 | 25.2% | 94.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 81047 | 2.21 | 51.1 | 4.4% | 30.6% | 14.0% | 1965 | $376 | 14.8% | 83.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 81054 | 2.26 | 41.7 | 16.4% | 37.1% | 14.2% | 1961 | $1,240 | 14.7% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 67836 | 2.74 | 41.9 | 24.1% | 12.1% | 34.1% | 1969 | $909 | 15.9% | 77.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 67878 | 3.28 | 33.6 | 20.1% | 22.9% | 23.9% | 1970 | $772 | 20.8% | 80.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 81030 | 2.63 | 39.8 | 9.5% | 18.4% | 8.9% | 1967 | $958 | 21.9% | 97.1% | 2.2% |
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 81052. 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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