Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.5% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 124 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,708 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 1,873 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 2,646 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 2,272 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,952 (35.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $133,616 ▲ 75% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $639,472 ▲ 129% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,613/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,988 |
| Vacant Units | 494 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Elbert County is located in Colorado and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,336 residents. With a median age of 44.38, it is a middle-aged county.
Elbert County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $133,616 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 4.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Elbert County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $639,472 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,613. Homeownership rates are high at 94.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Elbert County are primarily White (84.19%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Elbert County, CO is a upper-middle-income area in Colorado. The 6 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80101 | Agate | 449 | $87,606 | $411,100 | $2,258 | 0.0% | 35.6% |
| 80106 | Elbert | 4,450 | $152,554 | $666,800 | $1,255 | 4.2% | 60.3% |
| 80107 | Elizabeth | 14,976 | $137,886 | $663,900 | $1,779 | 2.5% | 49.3% |
| 80117 | Kiowa | 2,516 | $104,342 | $623,600 | $1,292 | 0.9% | 37.1% |
| 80830 | Matheson | 154 | $82,250 | $437,500 | — | 15.0% | 37.3% |
| 80835 | Simla | 791 | $75,469 | $242,700 | $1,141 | 0.8% | 41.7% |