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Jackson County
Walden, CO
80480
80480 ZIP Code — Walden, CO
Jackson County, Colorado
ZIP code 80480 is located in
Walden ,
Colorado ,
within Jackson County .
It covers approximately 1,361.90 square miles and serves a population of
1,196 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 970 .
About ZIP code 80480
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 $208,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $38,750. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 80480 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,196
Population density
1,196 / sq mi
State FIPS
08
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
1,361.90 sq mi
Water area
6.03 sq mi
Latitude
40.6631
Longitude
-106.3625
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
970
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.9%
56.9%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
28.0%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
11.9%
11.3%
26.9%
Over $200k
4.2%
3.8%
9.6%
Demographics & statistics
$38,750
Median household income
$208,000
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 241 20.2% 18 and over 955 79.8% 65 and over 397 33.2% Median age 51.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 1,102 86.2% Two or more races 85 6.6% Hispanic or Latino 83 6.5% Black or African American 9 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.9%
56.9%
32.5%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
28.0%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
11.9%
11.3%
26.9%
Over $200k
4.2%
3.8%
9.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.5% $10k–$15k 7.4% $15k–$25k 13.4% $25k–$35k 18.3% $35k–$50k 14.2% $50k–$75k 13.8% $75k–$100k 11.2% $100k–$150k 10.4% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $38,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $208,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 80.5% Renter occupied 19.5% Vacant 45.9% Single-family detached 79.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.2% Median rooms 4.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.28
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.8% 2000–2009 13.1% 1990–1999 14.7% 1980–1989 6.6% 1970–1979 19.1% 1960–1969 4.3% 1950–1959 4.1% 1940–1949 9.5% 1939 or earlier 21.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.5% 1 bedroom 9.8% 2 bedrooms 32.7% 3 bedrooms 39.4% 4 bedrooms 9.6% 5+ bedrooms 5.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 25.0% 2 vehicles 38.0% 3 or more 31.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 33.6% Electricity 27.6% Propane / LP gas 11.3% Wood 27.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 265 50.1% Cohabiting couple 11 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 168 31.8% Female householder, no spouse 85 16.1% Households with children under 18 122 23.1% Households with seniors (65+) 251 47.4% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.0% 31.4% Married 47.9% 54.5% Separated 2.4% 1.2% Widowed 7.1% 7.7% Divorced 18.6% 5.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.4% Bachelor's or higher 32.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 3.4% Kindergarten 10 3.4% Elementary school 105 35.6% High school 100 33.9% College / grad school 70 23.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Professional & management
11.2%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Public administration
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.8% Service 36.4% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 13.9% Production & transportation 3.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.0% Government 25.6% Self-employed 12.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 55.8% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 15.7% Work from home 19.4% Other means 3.7% Avg commute (minutes) 12.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.1% Retirement income 19.1% Supplemental Security 8.3% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 7.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 26.4% High blood pressure 30.4% High cholesterol 33.0% Diabetes 9.5% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 26.3% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.8% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 20.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.0% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 13.4% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.1% Visited dentist 62.4% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 13.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 152 15.9%
Disability % Any disability 13.3% Under 18 8.3% 18–64 years 2.2% 65 and over 31.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.1% Public insurance 56.4% No insurance 7.1% Uninsured under 19 7.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,149 96.1% Spanish 3 0.3% Other Indo-European 3 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,190 99.5% Born in same state 1,190 99.5% Born in different state 658 55.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.5% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 72 6% Italian 66 5.5% English 56 4.7% Polish 33 2.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 16 1.3% German 4 0.3% Irish 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.2% Internet access 88.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80480
What city is ZIP code 80480 in?
ZIP code 80480 is primarily assigned to Walden, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80480 in?
ZIP code 80480 falls within Jackson County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 80480 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 80480 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 80480 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 80480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80480?
23% of residents in ZIP code 80480 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 80480 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 80480 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 80480 in?
ZIP code 80480 observes the MST timezone.
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