Lake County, CO ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes cover all or part of Lake County, Colorado: 80461 and 81251. The Census Bureau counts 7,380 residents in the county, with a median household income of $96,575 and a median home value of $466,100. Its largest communities include Leadville, Leadville North and Twin Lakes (Lake County).
Lake County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,380 |
| Households | 3,020 |
| Median household income | $96,575 |
| Median home value | $466,100 |
| Median age | 37.3 |
| Median rent | $1,397 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 7,380 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 3,020 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $95,775 (80461) to $95,775 (80461) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $95,775 |
| Homeowners | 75.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 6 routes, 3,183 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Lake County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80461 | Leadville | 6,957 | 2,804 | $95,775 | $458,400 | 73.8% | 28.2% | 13.4% | 6 | 3,359 | 100% of its land |
| 81251 | Twin Lakes | 423 | 216 | $105,600 | $672,600 | 100.0% | 10.6% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Lake County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Leadville — 2,620 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Leadville North — 1,417 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Twin Lakes (Lake County) — 615 residents · 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Lake County, CO?
- 80461 and 81251. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Lake County?
- 7,380 residents in 3,020 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Lake County?
- $96,575 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $95,775 (80461) to $95,775 (80461).
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Lake County?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 6 carrier routes reaching 3,183 residential and 176 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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