City

Lake City, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Hinsdale County  ·  Colorado

👥845Population
💰$67,750Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$456,500Median Home Value▲ 64% above avg
🎓53.8%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 2.3%Other: 7%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic2.3%
Black2.3%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads53.8% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate77 (11.2%)
Some College42 (6.1%)
Associates198 (28.9%)
Bachelors43 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree326 (47.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.2%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 28.9%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 47.5%Edu
HS Grad11.2%
Some College6.1%
Associates28.9%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate47.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,750 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$456,500 ▲ 64% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,099/mo
Total Housing Units1,008
Vacant Units580

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Walked
22%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
90%
15–30 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Lake City, CO

Lake City is a city in Colorado, located in Hinsdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 845 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Lake City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,750 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake City is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $456,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,099 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake City is well-educated. 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81235 845 $67,750 $456,500 $1,099 1.7% 53.8% 78.5%