81601 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 81601 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 81601 is 4.5%.
| Population | 16,547 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 43 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,850 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $89,256 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $570,210 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 72.40% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 51.20% |
81601 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,925 | 72.4% |
| Black | 130 | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 4,458 | 24.97% |
| Asian | 315 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
81601 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,040 | 45.98% |
| Black | 13 | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,178 | 52.08% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
81601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 667 | 7.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,199 | 23.75% |
| High School Diploma | 1,994 | 21.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 264 | 2.85% |
| GED or Alternate | 348 | 3.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,845 | 19.93% |
| Associates Degree | 906 | 9.79% |
| Masters Degree | 794 | 8.58% |
| Professional Degree | 183 | 1.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 59 | 0.64% |