| ZIP Code | 80517 |
|---|---|
| City | Estes Park |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Larimer County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 8,698 ft |
| Latitude | 40.397935 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.614927 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 62.6% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,003 (12.3%) |
| Some College | 615 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 1,423 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 656 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,443 (54.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,659 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $670,200 ▲ 140% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,451/mo ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,043 |
| Vacant Units | 2,186 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,043 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,186 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 80517 is located in Estes Park, Colorado, within Larimer County. With a population of 10,093, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.1 years. Economically, 80517 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,659 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80517 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $670,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,451 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 80517 is primarily White (87.55%). Residents are highly educated — 62.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80517 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 80517 in Estes Park, CO is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,093 residents, a median household income of $89,659, and a median home value of $670,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.