City

Coal Creek, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Fremont County  ·  Colorado

👥360Population
💰$41,000Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$205,300Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 143% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.7%Hispanic: 19.7%Other: 8.6%Race
White69.7%
Hispanic19.7%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
13%
25–44
29%
45–64
15%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 143% above avg
HS Graduate112 (48.7%)
Some College22 (9.6%)
Associates49 (21.3%)
Bachelors16 (7%)
Graduate Degree31 (13.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
HS Grad48.7%
Some College9.6%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$205,300 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,125/mo
Total Housing Units146
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
74%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
54%
About Coal Creek, CO

Coal Creek is a city in Colorado, located in Fremont County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 360 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Coal Creek is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,000 is below the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Coal Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,125 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coal Creek is less-educated. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.72%).

Coal Creek, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Coal Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81221 360 $41,000 $205,300 $1,125 11.9% 20.4% 84.9%