80827 ZIP Code — Lake George, CO

Park County, Colorado

ZIP code 80827 is located in Lake George, Colorado, within Park County. It covers approximately 278.54 square miles and serves a population of 762 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80827

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 $287,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,629. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 81% 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 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 27% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 80827 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

762

population

278.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake George	Acceptable
Lake George	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80820 Guffey (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	762
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	278.54 sq mi
Water area	5.46 sq mi
Latitude	39.1036
Longitude	-105.5144
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	45.9%	32.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	33.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	38.8%	31.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

762

Population

People per sq mi

69.0

Median age

$48,629

Median household income

$40,244

Per capita income

$287,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

870

Housing units

36.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

228

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	9.7%
18 and over	688	90.3%
65 and over	459	60.2%
Median age	69.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Two or more races 5.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	682	88.6%
Two or more races	39	5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1%
Asian	8	1%
Other race	8	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	32.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	33.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	38.8%	31.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	9.6%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 23.1%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	23.1%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$48,629

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 33.4%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 25.1%

$1M+ 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	54.6%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	30.2%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	42.5%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	3.9%
Propane / LP gas	56.6%
Wood	36.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	50	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	182	44.2%
Households with children under 18	12	2.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	73.8%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.5%	17.4%
Married	82.2%	41.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	41.0%
Divorced	4.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 20.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	36.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	33.7%
Kindergarten	8	9.6%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	47	56.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 34.5%

Professional & management 12.0%

Other services 9.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.7%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	2.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.7

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.3%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	27.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.2%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.1%
Public insurance	81.1%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	31.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	696	91.3%
Spanish	30	4.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	4.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	724	95.0%
Born in same state	686	90.0%
Born in different state	196	25.7%
Foreign born	38	5.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	5.0%
Not a US citizen	23	60.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	126	16.5%
French	87	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	57	7.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80827

What city is ZIP code 80827 in?

ZIP code 80827 is primarily assigned to Lake George, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80827 in?

ZIP code 80827 falls within Park County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 80827 have an older population?

60% of residents in ZIP code 80827 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 80827 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 80827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 80827 have a large veteran population?

27% of civilians in ZIP code 80827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 80827 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 80827 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 80827 in?

ZIP code 80827 observes the MST timezone.