| ZIP Code | 80133 |
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| City | Palmer Lake |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 7,146 ft |
| Latitude | 39.113465 |
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| Longitude | -104.899806 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.1 yrs ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.3% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 36% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 284 (14.8%) |
| Some College | 145 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 388 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 222 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 857 (44.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,941 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 77% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $452,500 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,913/mo ↑ 96% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,065 |
| Vacant Units | 61 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,065 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 61 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 80133 is located in Palmer Lake, Colorado, within El Paso County. With a population of 2,480, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.1 years. Economically, 80133 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,941 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80133 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $452,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,913 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 80133 is primarily White (80.65%). Residents are well-educated — 56.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 77% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80133 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 80133 in Palmer Lake, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,480 residents, a median household income of $122,941, and a median home value of $452,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.