80461 ZIP Code — Leadville, CO
Lake County, Colorado
ZIP code 80461 is located in Leadville, Colorado, within Lake County. It covers approximately 237.74 square miles and serves a population of 7,052 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
About ZIP code 80461
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 $320,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $81,232. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
7,052
population
237.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80461 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80461
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Leadville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,052 |
| Population density | 30 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 237.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.27 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.2428 |
| Longitude | -106.3201 |
| 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 | 37.9% | 37.7% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 24.2% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 3.5% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
7,052
Population
30
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$81,232
Median household income
$44,836
Per capita income
$320,400
Median home value
$1,563
Median monthly rent
75.8%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
2,997
Housing units
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
166
Under 5
147
191
5–9
169
178
10–14
157
273
15–19
242
308
20–24
272
754
25–34
666
620
35–44
548
431
45–54
381
102
55–59
91
245
60–64
216
378
65–74
334
83
75–84
74
14
85+
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,212 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 5,840 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 895 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.3%
Hispanic or Latino
16.9%
Two or more races
15.2%
Other race
5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Asian
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,119 | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,431 | 16.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,286 | 15.2% |
| Other race | 430 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 182 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 37.7% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 24.2% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 3.5% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
2.6%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
21.8%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $81,232 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.1%
$50k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k–$300k
19.5%
$300k–$500k
28.2%
$500k–$1M
24.7%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,563 |
| Owner occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter occupied | 24.2% |
| Vacant | 28.0% |
| Single-family detached | 79.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 33.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.6% |
| Electricity | 22.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.4% |
| Wood | 7.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,079 | 41.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 151 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 666 | 25.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 716 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 576 | 22.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 516 | 19.8% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.4% | 35.0% |
| Married | 43.3% | 45.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 17.0% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.7%
HS graduate
26.8%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
12.1%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
15.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 62 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 587 | 35.2% |
| High school | 172 | 10.3% |
| College / grad school | 790 | 47.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.1%
Construction
13.4%
Professional & management
11.2%
Other services
7.3%
Retail trade
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Public administration
4.4%
Manufacturing
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.8% |
| Service | 10.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.3% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.5% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.8% |
| Carpool | 16.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 7.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
13.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.6% |
| Retirement income | 16.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| High blood pressure | 24.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 19.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.5% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 440 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.0% |
| Public insurance | 23.5% |
| No insurance | 16.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,739 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 671 | 10.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 671 | 10.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,271 | 88.9% |
| Born in same state | 6,244 | 88.5% |
| Born in different state | 2,747 | 39.0% |
| Foreign born | 27 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 781 | 11.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 123 | 15.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 765 | 10.8% |
| French | 660 | 9.4% |
| Polish | 190 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 78 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 66 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 49 | 0.7% |
| English | 46 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80461
What city is ZIP code 80461 in?
ZIP code 80461 is primarily assigned to Leadville, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80461 in?
ZIP code 80461 falls within Lake County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80461?
The median home value in ZIP code 80461 is $320,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 80461?
ZIP code 80461 has an estimated population of 7,052 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80461?
The median household income in ZIP code 80461 is $81,232, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80461 in?
ZIP code 80461 observes the MST timezone.