Walden, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80480

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

1,300
0/sq mi
$49,167
Median income
$230,700
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80480 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80480 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4333.3 square miles in Walden, Jackson County, Colorado. The area is home to 1,300 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 80480 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80480 sits at $49,167 (45% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $33,028. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $230,700 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,713 per month, and 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80480 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 80480 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 80480

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80480.

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 80480, Walden, 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

1,300

Population

4333.3

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80480?

55.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$49,167

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$33,028

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80480 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,167 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

886

Total Housing Units

516

Occupied Units

370

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$230,700

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,713

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 80480, employing approximately 304 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,327,000.

55

Businesses

304

Employees

$13.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 16.4%
Construction 8 14.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.5%

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 80480 in?
ZIP code 80480 (Walden) is located in Jackson County, Colorado. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80480?
ZIP code 80480 in Walden, CO has a population of 1,300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80480?
The median household income in ZIP 80480 is $49,167, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80480?
The median home value in ZIP 80480 is $230,700, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80480?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80480 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80480?
ZIP code 80480 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 304 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80480?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80480 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (9), Construction (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80480?
In ZIP code 80480, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 80480?
In ZIP code 80480, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80480?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80480 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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