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Lake George, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80827

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

549
1/sq mi
$88,125
Median income
$510,000
Median home value
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake George pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80827 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80827 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 610.0 square miles in Lake George, Park County, Colorado. The area is home to 549 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 80827 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80827 sits at $88,125 (1% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $56,309. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $510,000 (5% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80827 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 80827 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 80827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80827.

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 80827, Lake George, 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

549

Population

610.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80827?

67.3

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$88,125

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$56,309

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80827 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,125 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

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

What does housing look like?

806

Total Housing Units

395

Occupied Units

411

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$510,000

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

1977

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80827 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +17.2% 183
2019 +9.8% 201
2020 +4.7% 210
2021 +9.0% 229
2024 — 289

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 33 business establishments in ZIP 80827, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,290,000.

33

Businesses

152

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 21.2%
Accommodation and food services 5 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 4 12.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 9.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80827 in? ▼
ZIP code 80827 (Lake George) is located in Park County, Colorado. Park County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/park-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80827? ▼
ZIP code 80827 in Lake George, CO has a population of 549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80827? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80827 is $88,125, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80827? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80827 is $510,000, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80827? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80827 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80827? ▼
ZIP code 80827 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80827? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80827 are: Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80827? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80827 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 80827? ▼
In ZIP code 80827, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% 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 80827? ▼
In ZIP code 80827, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80827? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80827 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lake George, CO

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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