| ZIP Code | 81251 |
|---|---|
| City | Twin Lakes |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 12,157 ft |
| Latitude | 39.142548 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.437579 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.2 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.71 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 71.9% ▲ 86% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 39 (12.7%) |
| Some College | 15 (4.9%) |
| Associates | 32 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 220 (71.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,333 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $482,600 ▲ 73% above avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 271 |
| Vacant Units | 59 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 271 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 59 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.71 |
ZIP code 81251 is located in Twin Lakes, Colorado, within Lake County. With a population of 362, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.2 years. Economically, 81251 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,333 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81251 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $482,600 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 81251 is majority White (68.51%). Residents are highly educated — 71.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 81251 in Twin Lakes, CO is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 362 residents, a median household income of $75,333, and a median home value of $482,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.