80438 ZIP Code – Empire, Colorado
80438 is a small ZIP code in Empire, Colorado, part of Clear Creek County with a population of approximately 649 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $60,526, which is below the Colorado average and below the national figure. The median home value of $297,900 is above the national average, with 48.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,222 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 55% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 23% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 9.9%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 26.2%, near the national average. At 44.8, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 80476, 80436, 80444.
ZIP Code 80438 Data
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ZIP 80438 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 80438 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 649 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $297k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,222 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.2% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 80476 – Silver Plume
- 80436 – Dumont
- 80444 – Georgetown
- 80482 – Winter Park
- 80452 – Idaho Springs
- 80442 – Fraser
- 80435 – Dillon
- 80427 – Central City
- 80422 – Black Hawk
- 80474 – Rollinsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80476 | SILVER PLUME | 231 | Not provided |
| 80436 | DUMONT | 423 | $55,057 |
| 80444 | GEORGETOWN | 1,104 | $56,458 |
| 80482 | WINTER PARK | 1,207 | $59,530 |
| 80452 | IDAHO SPRINGS | 3,316 | $66,646 |