80727 ZIP Code — Eckley, CO

Yuma County, Colorado

ZIP code 80727 is located in Eckley, Colorado, within Yuma County. It covers approximately 264.88 square miles and serves a population of 506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 80727

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,458. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 80727 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

506

population

264.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eckley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80759 Yuma (7.7 mi) 80758 Wray (11.5 mi) 80755 Vernon (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	506
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	264.88 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.0532
Longitude	-102.4968
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.8%	42.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	33.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	20.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

506

Population

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$56,458

Median household income

$29,632

Per capita income

$115,300

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

198

Housing units

31.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	158	31.2%
18 and over	348	68.8%
65 and over	92	18.2%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.4%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Two or more races 8.6%

Other race 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	429	75.4%
Hispanic or Latino	63	11.1%
Two or more races	49	8.6%
Other race	21	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.8%	42.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	33.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	20.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 31.7%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	31.7%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
Median income	$56,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,300
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	41.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.1%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	64	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	59	26.0%
Households with children under 18	70	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	93	41.0%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	16.4%
Married	61.3%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	1.9%	11.5%
Divorced	1.4%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	31.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.7%
Kindergarten	4	2.8%
Elementary school	102	70.3%
High school	37	25.5%
College / grad school	1	0.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Professional & management 12.3%

Construction 8.7%

Public administration 8.7%

Retail trade 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Other services 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	7.5%
Natural resources & construction	28.6%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	27.4%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 14.7%

Female-led households 16.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	4.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.7%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	485	95.8%
Spanish	76	15.7%
Other Indo-European	76	15.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	432	85.4%
Born in same state	430	85.0%
Born in different state	316	62.5%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	74	14.6%
Not a US citizen	5	6.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	5.7%
French	28	5.5%
Dutch	18	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.8%
Irish	5	1%
Arab	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	88.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80727

What city is ZIP code 80727 in?

ZIP code 80727 is primarily assigned to Eckley, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80727 in?

ZIP code 80727 falls within Yuma County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 80727 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 80727 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 80727 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 80727 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 80727 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 80727 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80727?

The median home value in ZIP code 80727 is $115,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 80727 in?

ZIP code 80727 observes the MST timezone.