80452 ZIP Code — Idaho Springs, CO

Clear Creek County, Colorado

ZIP code 80452 is located in Idaho Springs, Colorado, within Clear Creek County. It covers approximately 129.48 square miles and serves a population of 3,316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 720/303.

About ZIP code 80452

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 $396,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $66,646. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 80452 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,316

population

129.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Idaho Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80422 Black Hawk (11.5 mi) 80439 Evergreen (15.2 mi) 80439 Evergreen (15.2 mi) 80435 Dillon (15.5 mi) 80403 Golden (16.8 mi) 80403 Golden (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,316
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	129.48 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	39.7084
Longitude	-105.6817
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	720/303

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	41.6%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	34.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	6.8%	5.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,316

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$66,646

Median household income

$41,834

Per capita income

$396,900

Median home value

$1,256

Median monthly rent

73.3%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

1,696

Housing units

50.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

140

20–24

144

231

25–34

239

182

35–44

188

215

45–54

221

131

55–59

136

171

60–64

176

262

65–74

271

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	359	10.8%
18 and over	2,957	89.2%
65 and over	728	22.0%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.1%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Black or African American 3.8%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,961	85.1%
Two or more races	193	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	165	4.7%
Black or African American	132	3.8%
Other race	24	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	41.6%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	34.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	6.8%	5.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 29.3%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	29.3%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$66,646

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 61.3%

$500k–$1M 21.5%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$396,900
Median rent / month	$1,256
Owner occupied	73.3%
Renter occupied	26.7%
Vacant	25.2%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	31.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.4%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.3%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	28.4%
Wood	9.9%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	614	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	91	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	523	33.0%
Female householder, no spouse	358	22.6%
Households with children under 18	287	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	660	41.6%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	31.3%
Married	42.3%	44.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	1.9%	6.8%
Divorced	22.3%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 21.3%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 27.1%

Graduate / professional 23.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	50.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	11.1%
Kindergarten	15	4.0%
Elementary school	157	41.4%
High school	85	22.4%
College / grad school	80	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.8%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Professional & management 16.5%

Public administration 6.6%

Retail trade 6.5%

Other services 4.5%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Construction 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.5%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.2%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.8%
Work from home	16.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 12.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.2%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	16.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,227	97.3%
Spanish	87	2.7%
Other Indo-European	87	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,156	95.2%
Born in same state	3,025	91.2%
Born in different state	1,517	45.7%
Foreign born	131	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	160	4.8%
Not a US citizen	61	38.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	486	14.7%
Italian	340	10.3%
Arab	109	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	87	2.6%
English	37	1.1%
Polish	20	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80452

What city is ZIP code 80452 in?

ZIP code 80452 is primarily assigned to Idaho Springs, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80452 in?

ZIP code 80452 falls within Clear Creek County, Colorado.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 80452?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80452?

The median home value in ZIP code 80452 is $396,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 80452?

ZIP code 80452 has an estimated population of 3,316 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 80452?

The median household income in ZIP code 80452 is $66,646, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 80452 in?

ZIP code 80452 observes the MST timezone.