City

Estes Park, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Larimer County  ·  Colorado

👥10,093Population
💰$89,659Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂58.1Median Age
🏠$670,200Median Home Value▲ 140% above avg
🎓62.6%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.8%Other: 4.1%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.5%
Asian1.8%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads62.6% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate1,003 (12.3%)
Some College615 (7.6%)
Associates1,423 (17.5%)
Bachelors656 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree4,443 (54.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.3%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 54.6%Edu
HS Grad12.3%
Some College7.6%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate54.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
77%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,659 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$670,200 ▲ 140% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,451/mo
Total Housing Units7,043
Vacant Units2,186

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Estes Park, CO

Estes Park is a city in Colorado, located in Larimer County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 10,093 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.1 years.

Economically, Estes Park is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,659 is above the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Estes Park is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $670,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,451 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Estes Park is highly educated. 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.55%).

Estes Park, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Estes Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80517 10,093 $89,659 $670,200 $1,451 2.0% 62.6% 79.2%