| ZIP Code | 80835 |
|---|---|
| City | Simla |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Elbert County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 6,012 ft |
| Latitude | 39.218796 |
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| Longitude | -104.022559 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 24.7% ▲ 147% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.7% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 84% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 114 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 115 (22.6%) |
| Associates | 68 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 94 (18.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 118 (23.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,469 ≈ Avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $242,700 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,141/mo ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 372 |
| Vacant Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 372 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 37 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 80835 is located in Simla, Colorado, within Elbert County. With a population of 791, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 80835 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,469 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80835 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $242,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,141 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 80835 is primarily White (77.50%). Residents are well-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.7%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80835 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 80835 in Simla, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 791 residents, a median household income of $75,469, and a median home value of $242,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.