ZIP Code 81252 Demographics

Custer County, Colorado  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 81252 compared to county averages.

Total Population

4,060

↓ 16.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,284

↓ 6.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$311,200

↓ 4.9% vs county

Median Age

58.0 yrs

↑ 0.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

↑ 29.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 81252 compares to Custer County and Colorado overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 81252 $62k Custer $66k Colorado $88k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 81252 $311k Custer $327k Colorado $466k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

22.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

86.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$881

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 81252 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$311,200
Down Payment (20%)$62,240
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,976P&I: $1574 | Tax: $311 | Ins: $91
Rent (Local Median)
$881
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,095/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 81252, sorted by distance.

80117 103.8 mi away elbert county 80835 104.8 mi away elbert county

About Custer County

Custer County is located in Colorado and has a total population of 4,885. The county's median household income is $66,250 and median home value is $327,100. ZIP code 81252 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Custer County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.