NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 81062

CO · Population: 1,701

C
41/100
10
F
Safety
15
F
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
Zip 81062, CO — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 81062

Zip code 81062 is located in Colorado and is home to approximately 1,701 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 41/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $97,100 and median rent of $1,018/month against a median income of $32,813. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.3%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$32,813
Home Value
$97,100
Rent
$1,018/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
8.4%
Unemployment
2.3%
Owner-Occupied
70.7%
Rent Burden
37.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety10FLower crime = higher score
Affordability15FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall41CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).