81503 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81503 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 81503 is White. The current unemployment level in 81503 is 3.8%.
| Population | 16,152 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 982 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,957 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,352 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $353,540 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 71.73% |
81503 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,368 | 85.16% |
| Black | 72 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 2,104 | 12.47% |
| Asian | 133 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 195 | 1.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
81503 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,347 | 74.75% |
| Black | 10 | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 413 | 22.92% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.11% |
81503 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 492 | 5.59% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,258 | 14.3% |
| High School Diploma | 2,743 | 31.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 209 | 2.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 842 | 9.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,908 | 21.69% |
| Associates Degree | 834 | 9.48% |
| Masters Degree | 394 | 4.48% |
| Professional Degree | 64 | 0.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 54 | 0.61% |
