City

Simla, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Elbert County  ·  Colorado

👥791Population
💰$75,469Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$242,700Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.5%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 5.6%Other: 10%Race
White77.5%
Hispanic5.1%
Black5.6%
Other10.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
34%
45–64
18%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty24.7% ▲ 147% above avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate114 (22.4%)
Some College115 (22.6%)
Associates68 (13.4%)
Bachelors94 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree118 (23.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
HS Grad22.4%
Some College22.6%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,469 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$242,700 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,141/mo
Total Housing Units372
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
67%
About Simla, CO

Simla is a city in Colorado, located in Elbert County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 791 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Simla is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,469 is near the national average. Approximately 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Simla is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,141 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Simla is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Simla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80835 791 $75,469 $242,700 $1,141 0.8% 41.7% 71.3%