81235 ZIP Code, Lake City, CO
81235 is a ZIP code in Lake City, Colorado in Hinsdale County. It covers 535 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81427, 81433 and 81432. 912 people live here in 460 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $79,000, below the Colorado median of $95,470.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake City, CO
- County: Hinsdale County
- Land area: 535 sq mi
- Population: 912
- Median household income: $79,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 912 |
| Households | 460 |
| Median household income | $79,000 |
| Income per person | $45,909 |
| Median age | 43.9 |
| Homeowners | 75.4% |
| Median home value | $465,300 |
| Median rent | $1,171 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 6.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 39.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Broadband internet | 95.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.8% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 2.6% |
| $25–35K | 3.5% |
| $35–50K | 17.4% |
| $50–75K | 17.6% |
| $75–100K | 25.7% |
| $100–150K | 10.0% |
| $150–200K | 8.9% |
| $200K+ | 9.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.4% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% |
| 25–34 | 17.3% |
| 35–44 | 8.1% |
| 45–54 | 13.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.7% |
| 65–74 | 17.5% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.9% |
| Owned outright | 13.7% |
| Rented | 11.7% |
| Vacant | 51.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.9% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.3% |
| 5–19 units | 5.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.1% |
Businesses in 81235
63 business establishments with 110 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 15
- Retail Trade: 11
- Construction: 9
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Information: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81427 — Ouray city, CO (11.9 mi)
- 81433 — Silverton town, CO (19.3 mi)
- 81432 — Loghill Village CDP, CO (21.7 mi)
- 81220 (23.3 mi)
- 81426 — Ophir town, CO (23.7 mi)
- 81243 (23.8 mi)
- 81130 — City of Creede town, CO (24.8 mi)
Areas that include 81235
- Lake City, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cathedral, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hinsdale County ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81235, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81235 in?
- 81235 is a Lake City, CO mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Cathedral; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81235 in?
- 81235 is in Hinsdale County.
- What is the population of 81235?
- About 912 people (±132), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 728.
- What is the median household income in 81235?
- $79,000 (±$30,563), 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 81235?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81235 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81235?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81427 (11.9 mi, Ouray), 81433 (19.3 mi, Silverton), 81432 (21.7 mi, Loghill Village), 81220 (23.3 mi), 81426 (23.7 mi, Ophir) and 81243 (23.8 mi).
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