County

Lincoln County, CO

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Colorado

👥5,761Population
💰$62,237Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$226,520Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.2% Female 40.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 15.2%Black: 13.7%Other: 3.2%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic15.2%
Black13.7%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size-16.29
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma242 (6%)
HS Graduate1,052 (26%)
Some College959 (23.7%)
Associates443 (11%)
Bachelors295 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree1,054 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 6%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS6.0%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College23.7%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,237 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$226,520 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$995/mo
Total Housing Units2,327
Vacant Units358

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Lincoln County, CO

Lincoln County is located in Colorado and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,761 residents. With a median age of 42.48, it is a middle-aged county.

Lincoln County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,236 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.5% is well below the national average.

Housing in Lincoln County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $226,520 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $994. Homeownership rates are high at 71.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lincoln County are primarily White (75.75%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lincoln County, CO is a solidly middle-class 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 Codes in Lincoln County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
80804 Arriba 376 $40,313 $146,500 $550 1.7% 35.9%
80818 Genoa 462 $59,250 $214,100 $882 0.0% 48.1%
80821 Hugo 1,250 $65,625 $250,700 $892 3.9% 38.1%
80823 Karval 190 $43,750 $179,400 $617 0.0% 38.9%
80828 Limon 2,434 $65,893 $232,500 $1,167 1.2% 48.6%

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