80743 ZIP Code — Otis, CO
Washington County, Colorado
ZIP code 80743 is located in Otis, Colorado, within Washington County. It covers approximately 421.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,259 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 80743
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 $205,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $63,429.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
1,259
population
421.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80743 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80743
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Otis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,259 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 421.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2357 |
| Longitude | -102.9411 |
| 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 | 47.9% | 50.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.3% | 14.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 2.3% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
1,259
Population
3
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$63,429
Median household income
$31,029
Per capita income
$205,000
Median home value
$862
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
422
Housing units
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
43
Under 5
42
53
5–9
53
42
10–14
41
40
15–19
39
23
20–24
23
105
25–34
104
71
35–44
71
67
45–54
66
45
55–59
45
26
60–64
26
68
65–74
68
38
75–84
38
11
85+
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 346 | 27.5% |
| 18 and over | 913 | 72.5% |
| 65 and over | 234 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,191 | 92.5% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.9% | 50.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.3% | 14.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 2.3% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
26.8%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $63,429 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.8%
$50k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k–$300k
25.3%
$300k–$500k
14.6%
$500k–$1M
10.7%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,000 |
| Median rent / month | $862 |
| Owner occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
| Single-family detached | 82.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 12.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 38.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.2% |
| Electricity | 14.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.8% |
| Fuel oil | 6.4% |
| Wood | 3.4% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 254 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 46 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 112 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 91 | 18.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 176 | 35.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 154 | 30.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 14.1% |
| Married | 58.1% | 61.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
9.7%
HS graduate
27.2%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
13.1%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 14 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 142 | 47.7% |
| High school | 89 | 29.9% |
| College / grad school | 33 | 11.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Agriculture & mining
20.6%
Transportation & utilities
16.5%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Retail trade
6.1%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Professional & management
3.4%
Public administration
3.4%
Other services
3.3%
Construction
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.6% |
| Service | 12.5% |
| Sales & office | 9.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.9% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.3% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 16.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 2.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.3% |
| Carpool | 20.9% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 4.7% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.8%
Under 18 years
14.6%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
8.7%
Female-led households
31.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.3% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 69 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.6% |
| Public insurance | 53.0% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,174 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 23 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 23 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,227 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,227 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 896 | 71.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 32 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 12 | 37.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 172 | 13.7% |
| French | 152 | 12.1% |
| Arab | 36 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 33 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 24 | 1.9% |
| Irish | 4 | 0.3% |
| German | 3 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80743
What city is ZIP code 80743 in?
ZIP code 80743 is primarily assigned to Otis, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80743 in?
ZIP code 80743 falls within Washington County, Colorado.
What is the population of ZIP code 80743?
ZIP code 80743 has an estimated population of 1,259 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80743?
The median home value in ZIP code 80743 is $205,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80743?
The median household income in ZIP code 80743 is $63,429, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80743 in?
ZIP code 80743 observes the MST timezone.