| ZIP Code | 80812 |
|---|---|
| City | Cope |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,621 ft |
| Latitude | 39.633425 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -102.830967 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 26.2% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 79% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (9%) |
| HS Graduate | 43 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 26 (17.9%) |
| Associates | 25 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 12 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26 (17.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,375 ▼ 24% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,600 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 104% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $950/mo |
| Total Units | 120 |
| Vacant Units | 13 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 120 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 13 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 80812 is located in Cope, Colorado, within Washington County. With a population of 218, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.2 years. Economically, 80812 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,375 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80812 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $950 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 104% since 2019.
The population of 80812 is majority White (64.68%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.6%.
The unemployment rate in 80812 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 41% — 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 48%.
Overall, ZIP code 80812 in Cope, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 218 residents, a median household income of $58,375, and a median home value of $165,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.