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Limon, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80828

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

3,341
2/sq mi
$67,708
Median income
$244,300
Median home value
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80828 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80828 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1392.1 square miles in Limon, Lincoln County, Colorado. The area is home to 3,341 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 80828 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80828 sits at $67,708 (24% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $35,105. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $244,300 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $893 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80828 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 80828 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 80828

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80828.

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 80828, Limon, 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

3,341

Population

1392.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80828?

44.4

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$67,708

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$35,105

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80828 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,708 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,053

Total Housing Units

908

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$244,300

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$893

Median Rent

1981

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)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80828 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.8% 193
2021 +9.7% 211
2022 +21.4% 257
2023 -0.6% 255
2024 +4.5% 267

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 116 business establishments in ZIP 80828, employing approximately 1,041 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,590,000.

116

Businesses

1,041

Employees

$43.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 19.0%
Accommodation and food services 19 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 8.6%
Construction 9 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 6.0%
Finance and insurance 6 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.2%
Utilities 5 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.3%
Information 5 4.3%
Wholesale trade 4 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.6%

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 80828 in? ▼
ZIP code 80828 (Limon) is located in Lincoln County, Colorado. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80828? ▼
ZIP code 80828 in Limon, CO has a population of 3,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80828? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80828 is $67,708, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80828? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80828 is $244,300, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80828? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80828 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80828? ▼
ZIP code 80828 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 1,041 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80828? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80828 are: Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (19), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80828? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80828 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 80828? ▼
In ZIP code 80828, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% 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 80828? ▼
In ZIP code 80828, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80828? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80828 is 7.0% 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 Limon, 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.
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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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