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Population and households in ZIP 81122
Household size in ZIP 81122
| Period | ZIP 81122 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 81122 has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.47, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
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 81122
| Period | ZIP 81122 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 81122 is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
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 81122
| Period | ZIP 81122 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 81122: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 81122
Renters in ZIP 81122
| Period | ZIP 81122 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 81122 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.2 points since 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 81122
| Period | ZIP 81122 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.8% of the housing in ZIP 81122, 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 19 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 81122
| Period | ZIP 81122 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 81122 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 81122
| Period | ZIP 81122 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $995 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $980 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,436 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$442 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 81122 costs $1,436 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $442 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; 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 81122
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 81122
| Period | ZIP 81122 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.7% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.7% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 81122 than nationally: 40.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in Colorado as a whole (45.9%). The share with a degree has risen 11.7 points since 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 81122
| Period | ZIP 81122 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 81122: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 81122
| Period | ZIP 81122 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 81122 than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 81122 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 81122 | 2.42 | 42.6 | 8.0% | 17.1% | 14.8% | 1997 | $1,436 | 40.7% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 81137 | 2.52 | 46.5 | 7.2% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 1988 | $1,252 | 27.4% | 91.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 81301 | 2.11 | 42.7 | 6.5% | 35.7% | 14.3% | 1989 | $1,464 | 57.9% | 97.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 81303 | 2.43 | 42.6 | 5.9% | 24.1% | 11.7% | 1996 | $1,354 | 38.5% | 94.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 81326 | 2.54 | 46.5 | 5.3% | 14.3% | 13.8% | 1993 | $1,354 | 42.1% | 97.1% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 81147 | 2.36 | 51.1 | 5.3% | 20.7% | 36.6% | 1996 | $1,443 | 39.9% | 96.4% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 81328 | 2.06 | 56.3 | 2.7% | 17.9% | 9.4% | 1996 | $1,042 | 43.1% | 95.3% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 81330 | 2.24 | 58.4 | 9.1% | 22.7% | 7.7% | 1995 | $704 | 34.3% | 95.4% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 81321 | 2.50 | 41.8 | 13.1% | 26.1% | 8.5% | 1978 | $956 | 27.9% | 90.8% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 81334 | 2.55 | 44.3 | 32.2% | 34.8% | 3.1% | 1978 | $413 | 15.5% | 78.9% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 81124 | 2.45 | 39.4 | 3.5% | 26.3% | 23.0% | 1986 | $728 | 30.7% | 93.0% | 3.1% |
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 81122. 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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