| ZIP Code | 80478 |
|---|---|
| City | Tabernash |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Grand County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 8,434 ft |
| Latitude | 40.022149 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.856936 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08049 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.0 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 13.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 201 (16.3%) |
| Some College | 203 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 277 (22.5%) |
| Bachelors | 16 (1.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 533 (43.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,973 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $993,100 ▲ 256% above avg ↑ 102% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,277 |
| Vacant Units | 672 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,277 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 672 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 80478 is located in Tabernash, Colorado, within Grand County. With a population of 1,604, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50 years. Economically, 80478 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,973 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80478 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $993,100 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 102% since 2019.
The population of 80478 is primarily White (86.66%). Residents are well-educated — 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.6%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80478 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 80478 in Tabernash, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,604 residents, a median household income of $109,973, and a median home value of $993,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.