80741 ZIP Code — Merino, CO
Logan County, Colorado
ZIP code 80741 is located in Merino, Colorado, within Logan County. It covers approximately 220.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,011 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 80741
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 $311,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,833. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,011
population
220.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80741 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80741
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Merino | Acceptable |
| Merino | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80751 Sterling (8.7 mi)
80722 Atwood (10.9 mi)
80754 Stoneham (15.4 mi)
80745 Padroni (16.9 mi)
80750 Snyder (17.9 mi)
80733 Hillrose (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,011 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 075 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 220.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.90 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6324 |
| Longitude | -103.4233 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 970 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 50.3% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.7% | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 14.7% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 2.3% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
1,011
Population
5
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$75,833
Median household income
$48,396
Per capita income
$311,300
Median home value
$1,105
Median monthly rent
75.9%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
337
Housing units
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
12
Under 5
9
24
5–9
18
35
10–14
25
40
15–19
28
118
20–24
85
42
25–34
30
49
35–44
35
66
45–54
47
49
55–59
35
52
60–64
37
75
65–74
53
22
75–84
15
6
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 157 | 15.5% |
| 18 and over | 854 | 84.5% |
| 65 and over | 175 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.8%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 936 | 91.8% |
| Asian | 32 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 50.3% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.7% | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 14.7% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 2.3% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
12.6%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.2% |
| Median income | $75,833 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k–$300k
11.5%
$300k–$500k
41.2%
$500k–$1M
10.5%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $311,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,105 |
| Owner occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter occupied | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 9.5% |
| Single-family detached | 87.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.1% |
| 3 or more | 57.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.8% |
| Electricity | 14.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 46.9% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 214 | 54.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 31 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 61 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 84 | 21.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 89 | 22.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 124 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.2% | 25.1% |
| Married | 47.2% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
15.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 93 | 50.5% |
| High school | 48 | 26.1% |
| College / grad school | 34 | 18.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
31.1%
Education & healthcare
14.7%
Professional & management
9.0%
Construction
7.7%
Retail trade
6.8%
Other services
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Public administration
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.7% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.2% |
| Production & transportation | 25.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.5% |
| Carpool | 3.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
3.2%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
17.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.4% |
| Visited dentist | 60.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 27 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 24.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.2% |
| Public insurance | 31.7% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 990 | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 21 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 14 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 968 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 965 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 708 | 70.0% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 43 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 16 | 37.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 95 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 71 | 7% |
| Italian | 57 | 5.6% |
| Polish | 20 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 16 | 1.6% |
| English | 10 | 1% |
| German | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80741
What city is ZIP code 80741 in?
ZIP code 80741 is primarily assigned to Merino, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80741 in?
ZIP code 80741 falls within Logan County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80741?
The median home value in ZIP code 80741 is $311,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 80741?
ZIP code 80741 has an estimated population of 1,011 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80741?
The median household income in ZIP code 80741 is $75,833, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80741 in?
ZIP code 80741 observes the MST timezone.