ZIP Code 81233

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Source:

Howard · Fremont County · Colorado

Population
823

4/sq mi

Median income
$60,386

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$474,600

▲ 71% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.3%

Median age 48.1

Land area
228.6 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 81233 in Howard, Colorado has a population of 823. The median household income is $60,386, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $474,600, 71% above the US average. 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 81233 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 228.6 square miles in Howard, Fremont County, Colorado. The area is home to 823 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 81233 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81233 sits at $60,386 (32% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $43,145. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $474,600 (2% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81233 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fremont County, so you can benchmark 81233 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 →

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 81233, Howard, 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

823

Population

228.6

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81233?

48.1

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$60,386

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$43,145

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

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

What does housing look like?

665

Total Housing Units

477

Occupied Units

188

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$474,600

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 81233, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,591,000.

16

Businesses

34

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 37.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 18.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
81222 Coaldale, CO 263 4.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81233 in?
ZIP code 81233 (Howard) is located in Fremont County, Colorado. Fremont County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fremont-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81233?
ZIP code 81233 in Howard, CO has a population of 823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81233?
The median household income in ZIP 81233 is $60,386, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81233?
The median home value in ZIP 81233 is $474,600, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81233?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81233 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81233?
ZIP code 81233 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81233?
In ZIP code 81233, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 81233?
In ZIP code 81233, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Howard, CO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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