80649 ZIP Code — Orchard, CO

Morgan County, Colorado

ZIP code 80649 is located in Orchard, Colorado, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 180.64 square miles and serves a population of 347 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 303.

About ZIP code 80649

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $544,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($118,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 80649 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

347

population

180.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orchard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80653 Weldona (8.8 mi) 80644 Kersey (12.2 mi) 80654 Wiggins (15.8 mi) 80652 Roggen (16.5 mi) 80611 Briggsdale (17 mi) 80705 Log Lane Village (18.5 mi) 80624 Gill (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	347
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	180.64 sq mi
Water area	10.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.3781
Longitude	-104.1471
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	303

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	43.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	38.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	16.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	31.0%	2.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

347

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$118,333

Median household income

$198,542

Per capita income

$544,500

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

125

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	4.0%
18 and over	333	96.0%
65 and over	126	36.3%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Two or more races 3.6%

Group	Count	%
White	334	92.8%
Hispanic or Latino	13	3.6%
Two or more races	13	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	43.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	38.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	16.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	31.0%	2.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 2.5%

$75k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 32.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	2.5%
$75k–$100k	1.9%
$100k–$150k	26.9%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	32.5%
Median income	$118,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 60.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$544,500
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	93.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	33.3%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	1.2%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	34.5%
4 bedrooms	38.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	57.5%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	84.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	36	22.5%
Male householder, no spouse	12	7.5%
Female householder, no spouse	18	11.3%
Households with children under 18	11	6.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	64.4%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	16.4%
Married	60.0%	59.2%
Separated	1.6%	4.6%
Widowed	0.0%	7.9%
Divorced	5.9%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 55.7%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	14.3%
Elementary school	2	28.6%
High school	4	57.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.2%

Manufacturing 25.7%

Construction 22.3%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Other services 3.9%

Information 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	3.4%
Sales & office	40.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	31.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	0.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.1%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	85.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	341	98.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	347	100.0%
Born in same state	346	99.7%
Born in different state	246	70.9%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	157	45.2%
Italian	41	11.8%
Polish	21	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	3	0.9%
Arab	3	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80649

What city is ZIP code 80649 in?

ZIP code 80649 is primarily assigned to Orchard, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80649 in?

ZIP code 80649 falls within Morgan County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 80649 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 80649 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 80649 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 80649 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 80649?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80649?

The median home value in ZIP code 80649 is $544,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 80649 in?

ZIP code 80649 observes the MST timezone.