City

Cripple Creek, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Teller County  ·  Colorado

👥1,691Population
💰$47,799Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$302,600Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 18.6%Black: 1.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic18.6%
Black1.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
HS Graduate353 (30.1%)
Some College88 (7.5%)
Associates289 (24.7%)
Bachelors95 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree346 (29.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 29.5%Edu
HS Grad30.1%
Some College7.5%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate29.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.5%Renter: 39.5%Tenure
Owner60.5%
Renter39.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,799 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$302,600 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,171/mo
Total Housing Units1,319
Vacant Units476

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
56%
About Cripple Creek, CO

Cripple Creek is a city in Colorado, located in Teller County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,691 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Cripple Creek is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,799 is below the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cripple Creek is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $302,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,171 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cripple Creek is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cripple Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80813 1,691 $47,799 $302,600 $1,171 4.2% 37.7% 60.5%