County

Clear Creek County, CO

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Colorado

👥5,548Population
💰$71,888Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$411,412Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓53.9%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic10.7%
Black1.1%
Asian0.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads53.9% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0%)
HS Graduate887 (21.6%)
Some College299 (7.3%)
Associates715 (17.4%)
Bachelors314 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree1,898 (46.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 46.1%Edu
HS Grad21.6%
Some College7.3%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate46.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,888 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$411,411 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,223/mo
Total Housing Units3,857
Vacant Units1,095

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Clear Creek County, CO

Clear Creek County is located in Colorado and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,548 residents. With a median age of 49.91, it is a mature county.

Clear Creek County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,887 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.8% is near the national average.

Housing in Clear Creek County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $411,411 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,222. Homeownership rates are high at 76.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clear Creek County are primarily White (83.57%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Clear Creek County, CO is a solidly middle-class area in Colorado. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Clear Creek County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
80436 Dumont 343 $59,402 $370,900 — 0.0% 22.9%
80438 Empire 720 $63,092 $299,300 $1,216 3.1% 35.1%
80444 Georgetown 1,082 $75,804 $440,000 $1,361 12.8% 51.6%
80452 Idaho Springs 3,160 $73,906 $420,500 $1,197 1.9% 61.7%

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