City

Olney Springs, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Crowley County  ·  Colorado

👥1,818Population
💰$46,518Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$133,000Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 77.1% Female 22.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.4%Hispanic: 25.1%Black: 6.8%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White61.4%
Hispanic25.1%
Black6.8%
Asian1.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
6%
18–24
14%
25–44
39%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads17.6% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
HS Graduate338 (30%)
Some College449 (39.8%)
Associates143 (12.7%)
Bachelors86 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree112 (9.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 30%Some College: 39.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 9.9%Edu
HS Grad30.0%
Some College39.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate9.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,518 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$133,000 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,034/mo
Total Housing Units402
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
67%
About Olney Springs, CO

Olney Springs is a city in Colorado, located in Crowley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,818 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Olney Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,518 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Olney Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,034 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olney Springs is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (61.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olney Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81062 1,818 $46,518 $133,000 $1,034 2.9% 17.6% 64.1%