ZIP Code 80498
standardSource:
Silverthorne · Summit County · Colorado
- Population
- 7,002
- Median income
- $105,897
- Median home value
- $824,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.7%
- Land area
- 679.8 sq mi
10/sq mi
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 196% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.5
Denver
ZIP code 80498 in Silverthorne, Colorado has a population of 7,002. The median household income is $105,897, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $824,200, 196% above the US average. 49.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80498 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 679.8 square miles in Silverthorne, Summit County, Colorado. The area is home to 7,002 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 80498 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80498 sits at $105,897 (19% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $63,549. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $824,200 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $1,826 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80498 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Summit County, so you can benchmark 80498 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 80498
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80498.
- Construction
Construction
93 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
52 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
52 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 80498, Silverthorne, 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
7,002
Population
679.8
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80498?
39.5
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
11.6%
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?
$105,897
Median Household Income
+19% vs state
$63,549
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,780
Total Housing Units
3,639
Occupied Units
3,141
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$824,200
Median Home Value
+70% vs state
$1,826
Median Rent
1991
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
-4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
340
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+240%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80498 have decreased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 238 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 264 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 321 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 356 |
| 2024 | -4.5% | 340 |
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 471 business establishments in ZIP 80498, employing approximately 3,031 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,694,000.
471
Businesses
3,031
Employees
$150.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 93 | 19.8% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 11.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.6% |
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 80498 vs 81657 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81657 | Vail, CO | 5,581 | 10.0 mi |
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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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