County

Custer County, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Colorado

👥4,929Population
💰$71,059Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.7Median Age
🏠$354,495Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓46.7%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian1.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
36%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.7% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate774 (20.1%)
Some College371 (9.6%)
Associates901 (23.4%)
Bachelors427 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree1,363 (35.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 20.1%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 35.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad20.1%
Some College9.6%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate35.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,059 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$354,495 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units4,111
Vacant Units1,736

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Custer County, CO

Custer County is located in Colorado and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,929 residents. With a median age of 58.66, it is an older county.

Custer County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,059 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.9% is near the national average.

Housing in Custer County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $354,495 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $933. Homeownership rates are high at 87.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Custer County are primarily White (92.9%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Custer County, CO is a solidly middle-class area in Colorado. The 2 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 Custer County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
81252 Westcliffe 4,413 $70,825 $362,200 $933 4.6% 49.5%
81253 Wetmore 516 $73,061 $288,600 — 19.8% 22.9%

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