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Population and households in ZIP 81226
Household size in ZIP 81226
| Period | ZIP 81226 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.84 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.60 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 81226 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 1.84 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west 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 81226
| Period | ZIP 81226 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 81226 is 41.9 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, as it has nationally.
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 81226
| Period | ZIP 81226 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −23.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 81226: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 23.5 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 81226
Renters in ZIP 81226
| Period | ZIP 81226 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 81226 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.6 points, 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 81226
| Period | ZIP 81226 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 81226 than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across Colorado. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, 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 81226
| Period | ZIP 81226 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 81226 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 81226
| Period | ZIP 81226 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $678 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $811 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,016 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $826 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$148 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 81226 runs $826 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $148 a month since 2006–10, up 22%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Colorado ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 81226
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 81226
| Period | ZIP 81226 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 81226 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 81226 has the lowest share of college graduates of any Colorado ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 81226
| Period | ZIP 81226 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 81226 have finished high school as nationally: 88.7%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Colorado overall (92.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, 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 81226
| Period | ZIP 81226 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 81226 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. ZIP 81226 has lower unemployment than the great majority of Colorado ZIP codes. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 81226 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 81226 | 2.44 | 41.9 | 6.4% | 24.8% | 7.5% | 1975 | $826 | 14.7% | 88.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 81221 | 2.63 | 48.0 | 4.7% | 9.7% | 12.6% | 1996 | $1,129 | 14.1% | 87.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 81244 | 2.63 | 48.0 | 4.7% | 9.7% | 12.6% | 1996 | $1,129 | 14.1% | 87.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 81215 | 2.33 | 37.6 | 8.8% | 24.4% | 12.8% | 1981 | $1,070 | 22.0% | 75.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 81240 | 2.73 | 43.7 | 3.0% | 19.7% | 15.3% | 1987 | $1,111 | 34.1% | 94.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 81212 | 2.30 | 47.4 | 12.4% | 27.0% | 9.4% | 1976 | $1,156 | 27.1% | 93.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 81007 | 2.80 | 41.3 | 9.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 2000 | $1,316 | 32.9% | 93.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 81223 | 2.29 | 59.0 | 4.6% | 7.9% | 39.7% | 1999 | $1,699 | 25.6% | 86.1% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 81005 | 2.54 | 44.8 | 14.5% | 21.1% | 5.4% | 1976 | $1,198 | 25.7% | 92.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 81008 | 2.23 | 37.6 | 11.4% | 34.5% | 6.2% | 1993 | $1,420 | 28.4% | 94.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 81003 | 2.15 | 37.3 | 13.0% | 52.9% | 9.4% | 1955 | $969 | 19.0% | 80.9% | 7.5% |
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 81226. 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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