Breckenridge, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80424
Summit County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,627
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $120,907
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,034,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Breckenridge pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80424 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80424 (Breckenridge, CO) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 323.5 in 2023 to 332.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80424 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, home to 9,627 residents across 326.3 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80424 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,907 (36% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,386. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,034,600 (114% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,131.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Summit County, so 80424 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 80424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Breckenridge, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80424.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
181 establishments
- Construction
Construction
138 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
109 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80424, Breckenridge, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,627
Population
326.3
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80424?
40.9
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
6.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$120,907
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$66,386
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80424 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Breckenridge, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$120,907 Top 16% higher than 84% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,078housing units
12,078
Total Housing Units
3,991
Occupied Units
8,087
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,034,600
Median Home Value
+114% vs state ZIP avg
$2,131
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80424 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 223 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 260 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 313 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 323 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 332 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 930 business establishments in ZIP 80424, employing approximately 8,837 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,335,000.
930
Businesses
8,837
Employees
$360.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 181 | 19.5% |
| Construction | 138 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 137 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 119 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 109 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Information | 6 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80424 vs 80443 →
ZIP 80424 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80424
Breckenridge (80424)
9,627 residents
- 80435
Dillon (80435)
7,278 residents
- 80443 3,676
Frisco (80443)
3,676 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80424 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80424 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80424
Breckenridge (80424)
$120,907 median income
- 80443
Frisco (80443)
$108,710 median income
- 80435
Dillon (80435)
$97,463 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80424 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80424, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,627 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80424 in?
ZIP code 80424 (Breckenridge) is located in Summit County, Colorado. Summit County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/summit-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80424?
ZIP code 80424 in Breckenridge, CO has a population of 9,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80424?
The median household income in ZIP 80424 is $120,907, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80424?
The median home value in ZIP 80424 is $1,034,600, which is 272% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80424 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80424?
ZIP code 80424 has 930 business establishments employing approximately 8,837 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80424 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (181), Construction (138), Retail trade (137). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80424?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80424 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80424?
In ZIP code 80424, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80424?
In ZIP code 80424, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80424 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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