Georgetown, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80444
Clear Creek County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,080
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,118
- Median income Near-median income area
- $521,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Georgetown pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80444 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80444 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Georgetown, Clear Creek County, Colorado, home to just 1,080 residents across 82.4 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80444 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,118 (11% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,761. Unemployment is 10.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $521,700 (8% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,434; 71.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Clear Creek County, so 80444 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 80444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Georgetown, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80444.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 80444, Georgetown, 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
1,080
Population
82.4
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80444?
43.9
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
4.8%
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?
$79,118
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$71,761
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80444 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Georgetown, 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)
$79,118 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
812housing units
812
Total Housing Units
596
Occupied Units
216
Vacant Units
1.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$521,700
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,434
Median Rent
1971
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
+25.2%
YoY Change (2022)
324
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+224%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80444 have increased 25.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +4.3% | 189 |
| 2019 | +17.0% | 221 |
| 2020 | +6.5% | 235 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 259 |
| 2022 | +25.2% | 324 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 80444, employing approximately 1,082 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,619,000.
58
Businesses
1,082
Employees
$25.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 25.9% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 22.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 6.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 80444 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80452
Idaho Springs (80452)
3,097 residents
- 80444 1,080
Georgetown (80444)
1,080 residents
- 80438 486
Empire (80438)
486 residents
- 80476 194
Silver Plume (80476)
194 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80444 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80444 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80444
Georgetown (80444)
$79,118 median income
- 80452
Idaho Springs (80452)
$75,565 median income
- 80438
Empire (80438)
$67,034 median income
- 80476
Silver Plume (80476)
$51,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80444 ranks the highest of 4 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 80444, 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 (1,080 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 80444 in?
ZIP code 80444 (Georgetown) is located in Clear Creek County, Colorado. Clear Creek County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clear-creek-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80444?
ZIP code 80444 in Georgetown, CO has a population of 1,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80444?
The median household income in ZIP 80444 is $79,118, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80444?
The median home value in ZIP 80444 is $521,700, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80444?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80444 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80444?
ZIP code 80444 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 1,082 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80444?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80444 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (13), Construction (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80444?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80444 increased by 25.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 80444?
In ZIP code 80444, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% 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 80444?
In ZIP code 80444, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80444?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80444 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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