City

Leadville, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Colorado

👥7,049Population
💰$94,274Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$395,100Median Home Value▲ 42% above avg
🎓57.1%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.8%Hispanic: 35.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 6%Race
White56.8%
Hispanic35.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
36%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads57.1% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,106 (24.9%)
Some College360 (8.1%)
Associates396 (8.9%)
Bachelors456 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree2,080 (46.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 46.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College8.1%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate46.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,274 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$395,100 ▲ 42% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,612/mo
Total Housing Units3,762
Vacant Units1,015

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Leadville, CO

Leadville is a city in Colorado, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,049 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Leadville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,274 is above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Leadville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $395,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,612 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leadville is well-educated. 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (56.75%).

Leadville, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Leadville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80461 7,049 $94,274 $395,100 $1,612 2.4% 57.1% 74.6%