Mineral County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
924
population (2021)
+29.8%
pop change since 2010
08079
FIPS code
Mineral County ZIP code map
About Mineral County
Mineral County is located in Colorado and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 924 as of 2021,
an increase of
29.8% from 712 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mineral County is 08079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 924 |
| 2010 population | 712 |
| Change | +29.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08079 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mineral County
ZIP codes for Mineral County, CO (1)
Demographics & statistics
762
Population
55.6
Median age
$58,482
Median household income
$37,698
Per capita income
$378,300
Median home value
$824
Median monthly rent
73.7%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
1,217
Housing units
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
13
Under 5
14
2
5–9
3
16
10–14
16
5
15–19
6
5
20–24
6
46
25–34
47
48
35–44
49
49
45–54
50
39
55–59
40
44
60–64
44
67
65–74
68
40
75–84
41
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 72 | 9.4% |
| 18 and over | 690 | 90.6% |
| 65 and over | 220 | 28.9% |
| Median age | 55.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 723 | 94.3% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.6%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
3.2%
$35k–$50k
16.2%
$50k–$75k
31.0%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 31.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $58,482 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k–$300k
19.7%
$300k–$500k
41.0%
$500k–$1M
22.3%
$1M+
4.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,300 |
| Median rent / month | $824 |
| Owner occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter occupied | 26.3% |
| Vacant | 69.3% |
| Single-family detached | 87.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% |
| 3 or more | 29.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.7% |
| Electricity | 21.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.0% |
| Wood | 44.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 235 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 2.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 98 | 24.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 65 | 16.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 43 | 10.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 157 | 38.6% |
| Average household size | 1.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.7% | 12.3% |
| Married | 63.7% | 74.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
16.4%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
37.9%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 22 | 73.3% |
| High school | 6 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 6.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.4%
Construction
17.7%
Public administration
11.4%
Retail trade
9.7%
Professional & management
7.5%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.4% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 1.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 53.3% |
| Government | 29.5% |
| Self-employed | 15.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 2.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.7% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 17.6% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.3% |
| Retirement income | 30.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 28.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 78 | 11.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 14.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.4% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 18.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 735 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 757 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 753 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 252 | 33.1% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 147 | 19.3% |
| French | 98 | 12.9% |
| German | 25 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 15 | 2% |
| English | 14 | 1.8% |
| Arab | 8 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 53.4% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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