80438 ZIP Code, Empire, CO
80438 is a ZIP code in Empire, Colorado in Clear Creek County. It covers 56 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 80476, 80444 and 80436. 970 people live here in 542 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (49% own). Median household income is $67,034, below the Colorado median of $95,470; 24% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Empire, CO
- County: Clear Creek County
- Land area: 56 sq mi
- Population: 970
- Median household income: $67,034
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 970 |
| Households | 542 |
| Median household income | $67,034 |
| Income per person | $42,880 |
| Median age | 44.8 |
| Homeowners | 48.7% |
| Median home value | $355,600 |
| Median rent | $1,444 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 23.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% |
| Broadband internet | 81.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 5.0% |
| $15–25K | 3.3% |
| $25–35K | 8.7% |
| $35–50K | 7.4% |
| $50–75K | 27.7% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 12.2% |
| $150–200K | 18.5% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 9.1% |
| 20–24 | 1.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 19.5% |
| 45–54 | 18.4% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 16.3% |
| 75+ | 3.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.3% |
| Owned outright | 23.8% |
| Rented | 46.3% |
| Vacant | 9.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 53.6% |
| Townhome | 2.2% |
| 2–4 units | 21.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 6.3% |
| Mobile / other | 16.0% |
Businesses in 80438
15 business establishments with 502 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 80476 — Silver Plume town, CO (5.5 mi)
- 80444 — Georgetown town, CO (8.4 mi)
- 80436 — Downieville-Lawson-Dumont CDP, CO (8.7 mi)
- 80452 — Idaho Springs city, CO (10.8 mi)
- 80482 — Winter Park town, CO (10.9 mi)
- 80442 — Fraser town, CO (13.4 mi)
- 80435 — Keystone CDP, CO (13.9 mi)
- 80427 — Central City city, CO (14.9 mi)
Areas that include 80438
- Empire, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clear Creek County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 80438, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 80438 in?
- 80438 is a Empire, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 80438 in?
- 80438 is in Clear Creek County.
- What is the population of 80438?
- About 970 people (±201), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 534.
- What is the median household income in 80438?
- $67,034 (±$14,716), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 80438?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 80438 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 80438?
- The closest, measured center to center: 80476 (5.5 mi, Silver Plume), 80444 (8.4 mi, Georgetown), 80436 (8.7 mi, Downieville-Lawson-Dumont), 80452 (10.8 mi, Idaho Springs), 80482 (10.9 mi, Winter Park) and 80442 (13.4 mi, Fraser).
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