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ZIP Code 80741

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

935
2/sq mi
$85,227
Median income
$261,500
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Merino pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80741 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80741 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 584.4 square miles in Merino, Logan County, Colorado. The area is home to 935 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 80741 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80741 sits at $85,227 (4% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $53,276. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $261,500 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,161 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80741 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 80741 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 →

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 80741, Merino, 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

935

Population

584.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80741?

39.8

Median Age

58.8%

Male

41.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$85,227

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$53,276

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80741 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,227 Top 32% higher than 68% 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

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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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

403

Total Housing Units

374

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$261,500

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$1,161

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 80741, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,174,000.

17

Businesses

56

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 17.6%

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 80741 in?
ZIP code 80741 (Merino) is located in Logan County, Colorado. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80741?
ZIP code 80741 in Merino, CO has a population of 935 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80741?
The median household income in ZIP 80741 is $85,227, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80741?
The median home value in ZIP 80741 is $261,500, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80741?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80741 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80741?
ZIP code 80741 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80741?
In ZIP code 80741, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 80741?
In ZIP code 80741, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80741?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80741 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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