| ZIP Code | 80828 |
|---|---|
| City | Limon |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 5,374 ft |
| Latitude | 39.264079 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.704966 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.6% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 414 (26.1%) |
| Some College | 216 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 184 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 169 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 602 (37.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,893 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $232,500 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,167/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,117 |
| Vacant Units | 155 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,117 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 155 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 80828 is located in Limon, Colorado, within Lincoln County. With a population of 2,434, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.2 years. Economically, 80828 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,893 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80828 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $232,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,167 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 80828 is primarily White (86.94%). Residents are well-educated — 48.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80828 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 80828 in Limon, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,434 residents, a median household income of $65,893, and a median home value of $232,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.