Lake County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
7,407
population (2021)
+1.3%
pop change since 2010
08065
FIPS code
Lake County ZIP code map
About Lake County
Lake County is located in Colorado and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,407 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.3% from 7,310 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lake County is 08065.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,407 |
| 2010 population | 7,310 |
| Change | +1.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08065 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lake County
ZIP codes for Lake County, CO (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80429 | Climax | Lake | View map |
| 80461 | Leadville | Lake | View map |
| 81251 | Twin Lakes | Lake | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,403
Population
36.5
Median age
$80,702
Median household income
$44,795
Per capita income
$377,600
Median home value
$782
Median monthly rent
86.1%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
3,369
Housing units
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
163
Under 5
150
187
5–9
173
180
10–14
166
274
15–19
254
301
20–24
279
741
25–34
687
619
35–44
574
448
45–54
414
113
55–59
104
273
60–64
252
439
65–74
407
93
75–84
86
14
85+
13
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,236 | 12.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,167 | 88.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,051 | 28.6% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.9%
Hispanic or Latino
16.2%
Two or more races
14.6%
Other race
4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Asian
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,470 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,431 | 16.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,286 | 14.6% |
| Other race | 430 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 182 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
11.9%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
1.3%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
27.8%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $80,702 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.3%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
9.5%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k–$300k
12.1%
$300k–$500k
29.6%
$500k–$1M
25.5%
$1M+
7.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $377,600 |
| Median rent / month | $782 |
| Owner occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter occupied | 13.9% |
| Vacant | 34.4% |
| Single-family detached | 86.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 32.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.3% |
| Electricity | 19.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.4% |
| Wood | 14.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,173 | 41.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 151 | 2.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 723 | 25.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 790 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 587 | 13.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 636 | 36.6% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.0% | 33.7% |
| Married | 54.9% | 56.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 19.0% | 6.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
0.9%
HS graduate
23.1%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
32.7%
Graduate / professional
16.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 62 | 1.9% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 598 | 40.5% |
| High school | 185 | 32.3% |
| College / grad school | 790 | 23.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.0%
Professional & management
14.5%
Construction
12.1%
Retail trade
11.5%
Agriculture & mining
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Other services
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Public administration
2.2%
Manufacturing
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.6% |
| Service | 5.3% |
| Sales & office | 12.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 56.0% |
| Government | 35.9% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.5% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 9.1% |
| Other means | 3.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.6 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
3.9%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
12.0%
Female-led households
6.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 18.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.5% |
| Visited dentist | 55.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 486 | 10.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 and over | 14.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,090 | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 671 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 671 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,622 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 6,595 | 94.3% |
| Born in different state | 2,875 | 37.8% |
| Foreign born | 27 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 781 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 123 | 7.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 854 | 11.5% |
| French | 718 | 9.7% |
| Polish | 190 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 101 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 66 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 49 | 0.7% |
| English | 46 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.6% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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