City

Walden, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Colorado

👥1,199Population
💰$42,074Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$219,200Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.4%Hispanic: 15.8%Black: 1.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White81.4%
Hispanic15.8%
Black1.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
20%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.8%)
HS Graduate246 (29.9%)
Some College123 (14.9%)
Associates65 (7.9%)
Bachelors82 (10%)
Graduate Degree292 (35.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 35.5%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College14.9%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate35.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,074 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$219,200 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units960
Vacant Units442

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
53%
About Walden, CO

Walden is a city in Colorado, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,199 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Walden is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,074 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Walden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walden is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80480 1,199 $42,074 $219,200 5.6% 45.4% 78.6%