80101 ZIP Code — Agate, CO

Elbert County, Colorado

ZIP code 80101 is located in Agate, Colorado, within Elbert County. It covers approximately 365.29 square miles and serves a population of 354 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80101

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $407,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $67,159. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 80101 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

354

population

365.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Agate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80105 Deer Trail (15.5 mi) 80828 Limon (16.4 mi) 80826 Limon (16.5 mi) 80832 Ramah (16.9 mi) 80835 Simla (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	354
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	365.29 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.3797
Longitude	-103.9655
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	21.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	27.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	35.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.8%	15.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

354

Population

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$67,159

Median household income

$31,307

Per capita income

$407,400

Median home value

$1,782

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

17.9%

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	59	16.7%
18 and over	295	83.3%
65 and over	129	36.4%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	348	98.3%
Two or more races	6	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	21.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	27.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	35.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.8%	15.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	28.8%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$67,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 52.8%

$500k–$1M 15.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$407,400
Median rent / month	$1,782
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	39.4%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	41.3%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	49.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	83.1%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	74.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	28	15.8%
Households with children under 18	27	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	54.8%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	7.7%
Married	71.6%	75.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.5%
Divorced	11.1%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	11.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	35.0%
High school	23	38.3%
College / grad school	9	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Agriculture & mining 18.3%

Other services 16.7%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 10.0%

Public administration 9.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	35.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.5%
Government	31.7%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	10.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	346	97.7%
Spanish	27	7.8%
Other Indo-European	27	7.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	315	89.0%
Born in same state	313	88.4%
Born in different state	153	43.2%
Foreign born	2	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	39	11.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	10.2%
French	32	9%
Italian	24	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	2%
English	6	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.0%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80101

What city is ZIP code 80101 in?

ZIP code 80101 is primarily assigned to Agate, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80101 in?

ZIP code 80101 falls within Elbert County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 80101 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 80101 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 80101 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 80101 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80101?

The median home value in ZIP code 80101 is $407,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 80101?

ZIP code 80101 has an estimated population of 354 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 80101 in?

ZIP code 80101 observes the MST timezone.