81520 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 81520 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 81520 is White. The current unemployment level in 81520 is 3.8%.
| Population | 13,682 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,558 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,209 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,677 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $423,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.46% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.25% |
81520 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,061 | 78.46% |
| Black | 28 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 3,171 | 19.05% |
| Asian | 296 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
81520 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 849 | 60.86% |
| Black | 5 | 0.36% |
| Hispanic | 535 | 38.35% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
81520 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 641 | 8.47% |
| Bachelor Degree | 833 | 11.01% |
| High School Diploma | 2,445 | 32.3% |
| No High School Diploma | 184 | 2.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 895 | 11.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,704 | 22.51% |
| Associates Degree | 512 | 6.76% |
| Masters Degree | 285 | 3.77% |
| Professional Degree | 64 | 0.85% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.08% |