| ZIP Code | 80743 |
|---|---|
| City | Otis |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,305 ft |
| Latitude | 40.215059 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -102.956289 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 48% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 229 (27.9%) |
| Some College | 101 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 134 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 164 (20%) |
| Graduate Degree | 184 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,071 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $227,000 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $856/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 578 |
| Vacant Units | 48 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 578 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 48 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 80743 is located in Otis, Colorado, within Washington County. With a population of 1,415, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 80743 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,071 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80743 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $227,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $856 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 80743 is primarily White (83.67%). Residents are well-educated — 42.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80743 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 80743 in Otis, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,415 residents, a median household income of $67,071, and a median home value of $227,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.