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Population and households in ZIP 81082
Household size in ZIP 81082
| Period | ZIP 81082 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.01 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
ZIP 81082 is a place of small households, averaging 2.16 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.39, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
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 81082
| Period | ZIP 81082 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 81082 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 81082
| Period | ZIP 81082 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 81082 as they are nationally: 11.2%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Colorado as a whole (9.3%). The single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 81082
Renters in ZIP 81082
| Period | ZIP 81082 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in ZIP 81082 rent their homes (33.5%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (46.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 81082
| Period | ZIP 81082 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.6% of the housing in ZIP 81082, 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. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 81082
| Period | ZIP 81082 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 81082 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west. Only 15 of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 81082
| Period | ZIP 81082 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $716 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $845 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $785 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,035 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$319 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 81082 pays $1,035 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $319 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the west.
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 81082
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 81082
| Period | ZIP 81082 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 81082: 20.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 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 81082
| Period | ZIP 81082 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.3% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 81082 is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Colorado. The share with a diploma is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 81082
| Period | ZIP 81082 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 81082: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 81082 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 81082 | 2.16 | 45.2 | 11.2% | 33.5% | 15.6% | 1965 | $1,035 | 20.0% | 91.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 81024 | 1.93 | 55.5 | 8.7% | 17.0% | 24.6% | 1979 | $1,135 | 14.9% | 90.1% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 81081 | 1.88 | 53.6 | 2.9% | 34.3% | 23.6% | 1978 | $768 | 27.0% | 87.2% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 81091 | 2.22 | 46.9 | 4.9% | 21.2% | 28.4% | 1989 | $857 | 19.2% | 86.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 81027 | 1.88 | 53.6 | 2.9% | 34.3% | 23.6% | 1978 | $768 | 27.0% | 87.2% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 81126 | 2.41 | 52.9 | 0.9% | 18.6% | 35.8% | 1979 | $738 | 22.7% | 92.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 81152 | 2.31 | 49.3 | 12.4% | 29.2% | 34.0% | 1969 | $813 | 17.8% | 89.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 81138 | 2.41 | 52.9 | 0.9% | 18.6% | 35.8% | 1979 | $738 | 22.7% | 92.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 81151 | 2.35 | 36.4 | 9.1% | 25.9% | 13.1% | 1983 | $942 | 30.3% | 90.5% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 81141 | 2.67 | 39.8 | 4.8% | 15.8% | 9.0% | 1982 | $718 | 21.8% | 90.5% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 81148 | 2.69 | 39.7 | 4.5% | 14.8% | 8.7% | 1982 | $715 | 22.1% | 90.6% | 2.5% |
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 81082. 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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