City

Placerville, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  San Miguel County  ·  Colorado

👥755Population
💰$87,273Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$1,004,000Median Home Value▲ 260% above avg
🎓76.1%College Grads▲ 97% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 4.9%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads76.1% ▲ 97% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
HS Graduate76 (12.3%)
Some College18 (2.9%)
Associates53 (8.6%)
Bachelors36 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree433 (70.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.3%Some College: 2.9%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 70.3%Edu
HS Grad12.3%
Some College2.9%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate70.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
6%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
80%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,273 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$1,004,000 ▲ 260% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,819/mo
Total Housing Units636
Vacant Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
53%
About Placerville, CO

Placerville is a city in Colorado, located in San Miguel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 755 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Placerville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,273 is near the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Placerville is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,004,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,819 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Placerville is highly educated. 76.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Placerville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81430 755 $87,273 $1,004,000 $1,819 3.5% 76.1% 82.6%