80478 ZIP Code — Tabernash, CO

Grand County, Colorado

ZIP code 80478 is located in Tabernash, Colorado, within Grand County. It covers approximately 36.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 80478

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 $803,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,227. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 80478 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,766

population

36.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80478 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80478

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80478. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tabernash	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,766
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	36.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9791
Longitude	-105.8492
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	34.1%	36.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	26.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	7.0%	6.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,766

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$97,227

Median household income

$45,816

Per capita income

$803,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,225

Housing units

36.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

138

25–34

101

109

35–44

197

45–54

145

55–59

113

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	277	15.7%
18 and over	1,489	84.3%
65 and over	315	17.8%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Two or more races 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,614	86.6%
Hispanic or Latino	97	5.2%
Two or more races	97	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	2%
Black or African American	17	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	36.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	26.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	7.0%	6.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 30.5%

$200k+ 14.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	30.5%
$200k+	14.3%
Median income	$97,227

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 3.8%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 44.1%

$1M+ 37.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$803,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	53.2%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	31.3%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	8.6%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	29.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	22.2%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.6%
Electricity	30.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Wood	22.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	327	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	217	36.5%
Female householder, no spouse	29	4.9%
Households with children under 18	128	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	249	41.9%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	33.9%
Married	39.2%	58.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.2%	0.0%
Divorced	15.4%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 18.6%

Some college, no degree 33.8%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 23.9%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	36.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	7.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	144	56.9%
High school	91	36.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.8%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Retail trade 14.5%

Construction 12.3%

Professional & management 11.3%

Public administration 7.5%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Information 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	26.7%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.1%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	8.7%
Work from home	22.2%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	3.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.5%
High blood pressure	27.0%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.3%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.6%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.8%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,742	98.6%
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)	1,758	99.5%
Born in same state	1,758	99.5%
Born in different state	660	37.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.5%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	232	13.1%
French	129	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80478

What city is ZIP code 80478 in?

ZIP code 80478 is primarily assigned to Tabernash, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80478 in?

ZIP code 80478 falls within Grand County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 80478 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 80478 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80478?

18% of residents in ZIP code 80478 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 80478 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 80478 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80478?

The median home value in ZIP code 80478 is $803,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 80478 in?

ZIP code 80478 observes the MST timezone.