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80452

Idaho Springs, CO

Total Population
3,316
Median Household Income
$66,646
Median Home Value
$396,900
Median Rent
$1,256

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$66,646
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$396,900
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,256
100% above state median
Median Age
49.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Idaho Springs, CO

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 50.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 49.1 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 16.5% working from home.

Low poverty rate of 7.2%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$66,646
-11.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-63,380,230
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.08 people

Total Households
1,586
Family Households
38.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
40.2%
#2 Industry
Education
12.6%
#3 Industry
Arts,
10.9%
Total Employed Residents:871

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
16.5%
268 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,623
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (16.5% work from home)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.7%
2,118 employed
Labor Force
2,277
143 unemployed
Median Age
49.1 years
Per Capita Income
$41,834
Poverty Rate
7.2%

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