| ZIP Code | 80827 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake George |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Park County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 9,066 ft |
| Latitude | 39.056483 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.467359 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 67.6 yrs ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.88 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (3.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 167 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 98 (13%) |
| Associates | 126 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 12 (1.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 322 (42.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,311 ▼ 31% below avg ↓ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $447,500 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 919 |
| Vacant Units | 472 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 919 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 472 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.88 |
ZIP code 80827 is located in Lake George, Colorado, within Park County. With a population of 842, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 67.6 years. Economically, 80827 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,311 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80827 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $447,500 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 80827 is primarily White (86.82%). Residents are well-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has declined by 23% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 47% — 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 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 80827 in Lake George, CO is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 842 residents, a median household income of $52,311, and a median home value of $447,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.