| ZIP Code | 80421 |
|---|---|
| City | Bailey |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Park County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 9,949 ft |
| Latitude | 39.460932 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.501199 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.0 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.4% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 67% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,325 (19.8%) |
| Some College | 717 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 1,298 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 624 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,679 (40.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,617 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $552,400 ▲ 98% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,235/mo ↑ 112% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,702 |
| Vacant Units | 777 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,702 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 777 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 80421 is located in Bailey, Colorado, within Park County. With a population of 8,601, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49 years. Economically, 80421 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,617 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80421 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $552,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,235 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 80421 is primarily White (85.26%). Residents are well-educated — 49.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80421 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 80421 in Bailey, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,601 residents, a median household income of $105,617, and a median home value of $552,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.