City

Creede, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Mineral County  ·  Colorado

👥786Population
💰$52,461Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂54.7Median Age
🏠$404,800Median Home Value▲ 45% above avg
🎓57.1%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 2.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.7%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian0.9%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
2%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.82
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads57.1% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 50% above avg
HS Graduate101 (15.7%)
Some College51 (7.9%)
Associates125 (19.4%)
Bachelors37 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree331 (51.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.7%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 51.3%Edu
HS Grad15.7%
Some College7.9%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate51.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,461 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$404,800 ▲ 45% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$903/mo
Total Housing Units1,346
Vacant Units918

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
65%
About Creede, CO

Creede is a city in Colorado, located in Mineral County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 786 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.7 years.

Economically, Creede is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,461 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Creede is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $404,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $903 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Creede is well-educated. 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Creede
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81130 786 $52,461 $404,800 $903 7.4% 57.1% 73.1%