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Grand Lake, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80447

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

1,964
3/sq mi
$96,000
Median income
$632,400
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80447 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80447 covers 613.8 square miles in Grand Lake, Grand County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,964 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80447 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,000 (8% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $65,615. Local economic indicators show a 2.9% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $632,400 (31% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 74.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 80447 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 80447

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Lake, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80447.

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 80447, Grand Lake, 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

1,964

Population

613.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80447?

57.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$96,000

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$65,615

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80447 ranks nationally

Grand Lake, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,000 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,608

Total Housing Units

1,278

Occupied Units

2,330

Vacant Units

1.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$632,400

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

1984

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

+15.2%

YoY Change (2024)

324

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+224%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80447 have increased 15.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 194
2021 +15.1% 223
2022 +53.4% 342
2023 -17.8% 281
2024 +15.2% 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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 120 business establishments in ZIP 80447, employing approximately 388 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,441,000.

120

Businesses

388

Employees

$20.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 30 25.0%
Construction 22 18.3%
Retail trade 19 15.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 10.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 3.3%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80447 in? ▼
ZIP code 80447 (Grand Lake) 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 80447? ▼
ZIP code 80447 in Grand Lake, CO has a population of 1,964 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80447? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80447 is $96,000, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80447? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80447 is $632,400, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80447? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80447 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80447? ▼
ZIP code 80447 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 388 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80447? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80447 are: Accommodation and food services (30), Construction (22), Retail trade (19). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80447? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80447 increased by 15.2% in 2024. 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 80447? ▼
In ZIP code 80447, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 80447? ▼
In ZIP code 80447, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80447? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80447 is 2.9% 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.