City

Westcliffe, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  Colorado

👥4,413Population
💰$70,825Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$362,200Median Home Value▲ 30% above avg
🎓49.5%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian1.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
36%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.5% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate684 (20%)
Some College307 (9%)
Associates722 (21.1%)
Bachelors401 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,290 (37.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 20%Some College: 9%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 37.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad20.0%
Some College9.0%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate37.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,825 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$362,200 ▲ 30% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units3,886
Vacant Units1,736

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Westcliffe, CO

Westcliffe is a city in Colorado, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,413 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Westcliffe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,825 is near the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Westcliffe is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $362,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westcliffe is well-educated. 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westcliffe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81252 4,413 $70,825 $362,200 $933 4.6% 49.5% 87.4%