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Fairplay, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80440

Park County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,422
4/sq mi
$116,143
Median income
$469,200
Median home value
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairplay pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80440 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80440 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 692.0 square miles in Fairplay, Park County, Colorado. The area is home to 2,422 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80440 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80440 sits at $116,143 (31% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $72,442. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $469,200 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $2,166 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80440 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Park County, so you can benchmark 80440 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 80440

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80440.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80440, Fairplay, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,422

Population

692.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80440?

38.3

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$116,143

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$72,442

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80440 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$116,143 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,710

Total Housing Units

1,627

Occupied Units

1,083

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$469,200

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$2,166

Median Rent

1999

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80440 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 197
2021 +16.9% 230
2022 +20.5% 277
2023 +9.2% 303
2024 +2.6% 311

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 149 business establishments in ZIP 80440, employing approximately 548 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,367,000.

149

Businesses

548

Employees

$24.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 26.9%
Retail trade 21 14.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 16 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 11 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 8 5.4%
Finance and insurance 4 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Park County Fairplay, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80440 in? ▼
ZIP code 80440 (Fairplay) is located in Park County, Colorado. Park County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/park-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80440? ▼
ZIP code 80440 in Fairplay, CO has a population of 2,422 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80440? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80440 is $116,143, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80440? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80440 is $469,200, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80440? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80440 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80440? ▼
ZIP code 80440 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80440? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80440 are: Construction (40), Retail trade (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80440? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80440 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 80440? ▼
In ZIP code 80440, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.6% 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 80440? ▼
In ZIP code 80440, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80440? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80440 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fairplay, CO

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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