80820 ZIP Code — Guffey, CO

Park County, Colorado

ZIP code 80820 is located in Guffey, Colorado, within Park County. It covers approximately 258.59 square miles and serves a population of 512 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80820

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $408,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($67,778) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 52% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 80820 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

512

population

258.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80820 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80820

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80820. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Guffey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80449 Hartsel (13.4 mi) 80827 Lake George (17.9 mi) 80816 Florissant (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	512
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	258.59 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	38.8673
Longitude	-105.6495
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	35.4%	32.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	31.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	5.7%	3.3%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

512

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$67,778

Median household income

$61,479

Per capita income

$408,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

20.9%

Unemployment

598

Housing units

32.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	3.5%
18 and over	494	96.5%
65 and over	209	40.8%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 3.9%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	482	88.9%
Hispanic or Latino	30	5.5%
Other race	21	3.9%
Two or more races	9	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	32.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	31.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	5.7%	3.3%	9.6%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 31.9%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	31.9%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$67,778

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$300k–$500k 60.0%

$500k–$1M 24.0%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$408,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	55.8%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.3%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	37.2%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	1.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	80.8%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	196	71.0%
Cohabiting couple	17	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	28	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	35	12.7%
Households with children under 18	13	4.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	54.3%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.8%	16.2%
Married	79.9%	71.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.3%
Divorced	13.3%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	61.5%
High school	5	38.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 21.8%

Retail trade 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Other services 7.6%

Public administration 7.6%

Professional & management 7.1%

Information 4.7%

Construction 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	80.0%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	4.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.5%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	51.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	50.1

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	44.2%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	28.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	64.1%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	72.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	507	99.0%
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)	478	93.4%
Born in same state	452	88.3%
Born in different state	79	15.4%
Foreign born	26	5.1%
Naturalized citizen	34	6.6%
Not a US citizen	15	44.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	8.6%
English	22	4.3%
Irish	16	3.1%
Dutch	16	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	2.5%
Arab	13	2.5%
French	11	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.9%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80820

What city is ZIP code 80820 in?

ZIP code 80820 is primarily assigned to Guffey, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80820 in?

ZIP code 80820 falls within Park County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 80820 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 80820 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 80820 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 80820 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 80820 have a large veteran population?

28% of civilians in ZIP code 80820 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 80820 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 80820 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 80820 in?

ZIP code 80820 observes the MST timezone.