City

Sterling, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Logan County  ·  Colorado

👥17,207Population
💰$49,221Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$232,200Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 19.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic19.1%
Black1.8%
Asian0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
32%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma59 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,592 (31.9%)
Some College2,317 (20.5%)
Associates1,755 (15.6%)
Bachelors1,343 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree2,210 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College20.5%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,221 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$232,200 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,033/mo
Total Housing Units6,864
Vacant Units428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Sterling, CO

Sterling is a city in Colorado, located in Logan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,207 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Sterling is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,221 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sterling is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,033 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterling is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80751 17,207 $49,221 $232,200 $1,033 5.9% 31.5% 65.8%