PlainZIP

Fraser, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80442

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

2,309
13/sq mi
$108,387
Median income
$773,000
Median home value
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80442 covers 181.8 square miles in Fraser, Grand County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,309 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80442 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,387 (22% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $56,929. Poverty here runs at 9.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $773,000 (60% above the state average), median rent at $1,628 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Grand County, letting you compare 80442 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 80442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fraser, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80442.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80442, Fraser, 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

2,309

Population

181.8

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 80442?

37.6

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$108,387

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$56,929

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80442 ranks nationally

Fraser, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,387 Top 14% higher than 86% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,255

Total Housing Units

1,258

Occupied Units

1,997

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$773,000

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,628

Median Rent

1987

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

+37.0%

YoY Change (2022)

310

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+210%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80442 have increased 37.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +8.8% 174
2019 +7.6% 188
2020 -0.8% 186
2021 +21.5% 226
2022 +37.0% 310

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 150 business establishments in ZIP 80442, employing approximately 949 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,496,000.

150

Businesses

949

Employees

$37.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 20 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 12.7%
Retail trade 15 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 8.7%
Finance and insurance 7 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 4.7%
Other services (except public administration) 7 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 4.0%
Manufacturing 4 2.7%
Wholesale trade 4 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.7%
Information 3 2.0%

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 80442 vs 80478 →

ZIP 80442 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80442 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80442 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 80442 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
80478 Tabernash, CO 1,606 6.7 mi
80482 Winter Park, CO 1,630 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grand County

80446 standard
Granby, CO
Pop: 3,715
80459 standard
Kremmling, CO
Pop: 2,450
80447 standard
Grand Lake, CO
Pop: 1,964
80482 standard
Winter Park, CO
Pop: 1,630
80478 standard
Tabernash, CO
Pop: 1,606
80451 standard
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
Pop: 753

Related Areas

Grand County Fraser, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80442 in? ▼
ZIP code 80442 (Fraser) is located in Grand County, Colorado. Grand County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grand-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80442? ▼
ZIP code 80442 in Fraser, CO has a population of 2,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80442? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80442 is $108,387, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80442? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80442 is $773,000, which is 178% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80442? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80442 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80442? ▼
ZIP code 80442 has 150 business establishments employing approximately 949 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80442? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80442 are: Construction (25), Accommodation and food services (20), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80442? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80442 increased by 37.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 80442? ▼
In ZIP code 80442, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.7% 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 80442? ▼
In ZIP code 80442, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80442? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80442 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.