| ZIP Code | 80821 |
|---|---|
| City | Hugo |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 5,182 ft |
| Latitude | 39.00028 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.447221 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 38.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 278 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 97 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 136 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 56 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 259 (31.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,625 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $250,700 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $892/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 656 |
| Vacant Units | 101 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 656 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 101 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 80821 is located in Hugo, Colorado, within Lincoln County. With a population of 1,250, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.9 years. Economically, 80821 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,625 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80821 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $250,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $892 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 75% since 2019.
The population of 80821 is primarily White (86.32%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.7%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80821 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 80821 in Hugo, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,250 residents, a median household income of $65,625, and a median home value of $250,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.