Custer County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
5,045
population (2021)
+18.6%
pop change since 2010
08027
FIPS code
Custer County ZIP code map
About Custer County
Custer County is located in Colorado and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,045 as of 2021,
an increase of
18.6% from 4,255 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Custer County is 08027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,045 |
| 2010 population | 4,255 |
| Change | +18.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08027 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Custer County
ZIP codes for Custer County, CO (2)
Demographics & statistics
4,517
Population
58.3
Median age
$62,902
Median household income
$35,336
Per capita income
$155,600
Median home value
$441
Median monthly rent
88.7%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
Unemployment
3,693
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
37
Under 5
43
68
5–9
78
135
10–14
154
173
15–19
197
61
20–24
70
122
25–34
139
134
35–44
151
214
45–54
242
194
55–59
219
354
60–64
401
446
65–74
506
116
75–84
131
62
85+
70
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 762 | 12.6% |
| 18 and over | 3,755 | 87.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,331 | 30.7% |
| Median age | 58.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
3.4%
Black or African American
1.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,168 | 88.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 158 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.3%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
17.2%
$50k–$75k
33.3%
$75k–$100k
7.8%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 33.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $62,902 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k–$300k
31.8%
$300k–$500k
19.9%
$500k–$1M
11.8%
$1M+
14.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,600 |
| Median rent / month | $441 |
| Owner occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter occupied | 11.4% |
| Vacant | 37.5% |
| Single-family detached | 93.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.0% |
| Electricity | 11.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 68.7% |
| Wood | 11.3% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,266 | 77.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 63 | 1.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 327 | 8.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 411 | 12.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 234 | 10.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 909 | 42.8% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Married | 81.7% | 71.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
19.6%
Some college, no degree
43.3%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 24 | 1.6% |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 0.9% |
| Elementary school | 389 | 73.0% |
| High school | 316 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 65 | 4.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
18.8%
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Other services
14.4%
Public administration
9.4%
Professional & management
8.0%
Construction
6.9%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Retail trade
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.5% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 32.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 13.4% |
| Self-employed | 10.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.3 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
3.0%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
8.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.8% |
| Retirement income | 29.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 436 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 13.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.2% |
| Public insurance | 41.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,437 | 99.0% |
| Spanish | 17 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,327 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 4,225 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 1,576 | 41.2% |
| Foreign born | 102 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 190 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 121 | 33.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 622 | 13.8% |
| Italian | 587 | 13% |
| Arab | 189 | 4.2% |
| English | 110 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 64 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 37 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.8% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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