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Population and households in ZIP 81301
Household size in ZIP 81301
| Period | ZIP 81301 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 81301 are small: just 2.11 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.29 in 2006–10, 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 81301
| Period | ZIP 81301 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 81301 is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 81301
| Period | ZIP 81301 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in ZIP 81301, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.7 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 81301
Renters in ZIP 81301
| Period | ZIP 81301 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.7% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in ZIP 81301 rent their homes (35.7%), close to the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (43.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.0 points, 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 81301
| Period | ZIP 81301 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.3% of the housing in ZIP 81301, 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. Vacancy is down 3.1 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 81301
| Period | ZIP 81301 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 81301 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
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 81301
| Period | ZIP 81301 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,011 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,165 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,241 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,464 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$453 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 81301 runs $1,464 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $453 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 81301
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 81301
| Period | ZIP 81301 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.9% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.9% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.9% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 81301: 57.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 81301
| Period | ZIP 81301 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 81301: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 81301 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 81301
| Period | ZIP 81301 | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 81301 than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 81301 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 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 81122 | 2.42 | 42.6 | 8.0% | 17.1% | 14.8% | 1997 | $1,436 | 40.7% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 81328 | 2.06 | 56.3 | 2.7% | 17.9% | 9.4% | 1996 | $1,042 | 43.1% | 95.3% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 81323 | 2.23 | 48.8 | 6.9% | 23.9% | 11.5% | 1988 | $1,357 | 36.1% | 93.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 81321 | 2.50 | 41.8 | 13.1% | 26.1% | 8.5% | 1978 | $956 | 27.9% | 90.8% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 81147 | 2.36 | 51.1 | 5.3% | 20.7% | 36.6% | 1996 | $1,443 | 39.9% | 96.4% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 81334 | 2.55 | 44.3 | 32.2% | 34.8% | 3.1% | 1978 | $413 | 15.5% | 78.9% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 84534 | 3.35 | 32.0 | 22.0% | 17.1% | 29.0% | 1992 | $813 | 8.8% | 80.8% | 21.3% |
| ZIP 81124 | 2.45 | 39.4 | 3.5% | 26.3% | 23.0% | 1986 | $728 | 30.7% | 93.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 81140 | 2.52 | 36.0 | 4.7% | 25.2% | 11.3% | 1982 | $730 | 25.3% | 90.9% | 3.7% |
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 81301. 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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