Cripple Creek, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80813
Teller County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,055
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,530
- Median income Below-median income area
- $297,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cripple Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80813 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80813 covers 285.4 square miles in Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,055 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80813 reports a modest median household income of $48,530 (45% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,300. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $297,600 (39% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,207; owner occupancy is 58.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Teller County, so 80813 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 80813
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cripple Creek, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80813.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80813, Cripple Creek, 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
2,055
Population
285.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80813?
48.6
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$48,530
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$37,300
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80813 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Cripple Creek, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,530 9th percentile higher than 9% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,343housing units
1,343
Total Housing Units
989
Occupied Units
354
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,207
Median Rent
1990
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
+25.8%
YoY Change (2023)
337
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+237%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80813 have increased 25.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.2% | 174 |
| 2020 | +16.4% | 203 |
| 2021 | +19.4% | 242 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 268 |
| 2023 | +25.8% | 337 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 80813, employing approximately 1,303 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,323,000.
56
Businesses
1,303
Employees
$55.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 21.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 80813 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80813
Cripple Creek (80813)
2,055 residents
- 80809
Cascade (80809)
1,519 residents
- 80860 594
Victor (80860)
594 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80813 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80813 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80809
Cascade (80809)
$93,750 median income
- 80860
Victor (80860)
$84,107 median income
- 80813
Cripple Creek (80813)
$48,530 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80813 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80813, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,055 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80813 in?
ZIP code 80813 (Cripple Creek) is located in Teller County, Colorado. Teller County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/teller-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80813?
ZIP code 80813 in Cripple Creek, CO has a population of 2,055 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80813?
The median household income in ZIP 80813 is $48,530, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80813?
The median home value in ZIP 80813 is $297,600, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80813?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80813 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80813?
ZIP code 80813 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 1,303 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80813?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80813 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (7), Retail trade (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80813?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80813 increased by 25.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 80813?
In ZIP code 80813, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 80813?
In ZIP code 80813, approximately 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80813?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80813 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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