80828 ZIP Code — Limon, CO

Lincoln County, Colorado

ZIP code 80828 is located in Limon, Colorado, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 437.92 square miles and serves a population of 2,291 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80828

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($65,511) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,291

population

437.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Limon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80826 Limon (1.4 mi) 80830 Matheson (14.3 mi) 80101 Agate (16.4 mi) 80832 Ramah (16.5 mi) 80818 Genoa (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,291
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	437.92 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	39.2526
Longitude	-103.7054
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	51.1%	49.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	28.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	17.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,291

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$65,511

Median household income

$48,917

Per capita income

$287,000

Median home value

$947

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

860

Housing units

34.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

166

25–34

163

126

35–44

124

132

45–54

131

55–59

144

60–64

141

116

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	388	16.9%
18 and over	1,903	83.1%
65 and over	436	19.0%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Two or more races 3.6%

Asian 1.8%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,088	86.5%
Hispanic or Latino	123	5.1%
Two or more races	86	3.6%
Asian	43	1.8%
Other race	37	1.5%
Black or African American	31	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	49.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	28.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	17.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$65,511

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 34.8%

$500k–$1M 12.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,000
Median rent / month	$947
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.1%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	15.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.6%
Electricity	18.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	33	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	149	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	246	25.9%
Households with children under 18	181	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	308	32.4%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	17.2%
Married	62.6%	53.8%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	11.2%
Divorced	7.6%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 28.2%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	34.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	143	35.6%
High school	161	40.0%
College / grad school	69	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Retail trade 19.8%

Professional & management 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Construction 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Information 2.4%

Manufacturing 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.0%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.8

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 18.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.3%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.5%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,202	96.1%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	7	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,205	96.2%
Born in same state	2,204	96.2%
Born in different state	1,359	59.3%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	86	3.8%
Not a US citizen	31	36.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	297	13%
French	261	11.4%
Dutch	68	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	1.4%
Polish	29	1.3%
Arab	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80828

What city is ZIP code 80828 in?

ZIP code 80828 is primarily assigned to Limon, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80828 in?

ZIP code 80828 falls within Lincoln County, Colorado.

What is the population of ZIP code 80828?

ZIP code 80828 has an estimated population of 2,291 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80828?

The median home value in ZIP code 80828 is $287,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 80828?

The median household income in ZIP code 80828 is $65,511, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 80828 in?

ZIP code 80828 observes the MST timezone.