| ZIP Code | 80498 |
|---|---|
| City | Silverthorne |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Summit County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 9,198 ft |
| Latitude | 39.746631 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.27053 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08117 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.6% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 115 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,293 (18.1%) |
| Some College | 1,041 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 1,140 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 389 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,146 (44.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,227 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $721,700 ▲ 159% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,738/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,931 |
| Vacant Units | 3,139 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,931 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,139 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 80498 is located in Silverthorne, Colorado, within Summit County. With a population of 9,192, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 80498 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,227 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80498 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $721,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,738 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 80498 is primarily White (74.87%). Residents are well-educated — 49.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80498 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 80498 in Silverthorne, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,192 residents, a median household income of $105,227, and a median home value of $721,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.