ZIP Code 80452
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Idaho Springs · Clear Creek County · Colorado
- Population
- 3,097
- Median income
- $75,565
- Median home value
- $449,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.7%
- Land area
- 336.6 sq mi
9/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.4
Denver
ZIP code 80452 in Idaho Springs, Colorado has a population of 3,097. The median household income is $75,565, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $449,300, 62% above the US average. 52.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80452 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 336.6 square miles in Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado. The area is home to 3,097 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 80452 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80452 sits at $75,565 (15% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $48,100. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $449,300 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,524 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80452 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Clear Creek County, so you can benchmark 80452 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 80452
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80452.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80452, Idaho Springs, 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
3,097
Population
336.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80452?
47.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.7%
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?
$75,565
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$48,100
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,050
Total Housing Units
1,508
Occupied Units
542
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$449,300
Median Home Value
-7% vs state
$1,524
Median Rent
1970
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80452 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 204 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 234 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 278 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 297 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 296 |
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 136 business establishments in ZIP 80452, employing approximately 941 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,818,000.
136
Businesses
941
Employees
$43.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 23.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 23.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 13 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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