Zip code 80821: Hugo, Colorado

Q: What city is zip code 80821?

80821 is assigned to Hugo, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 80821 in?

80821 is in Lincoln County, Colorado.

Q: What is the population of 80821?

About 1,336 people live in 80821, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 80821?

The median household income in 80821 is $66,071.

Q: What zip codes are near 80821?

The closest zip codes to 80821 are 80832, 80826, 80841, 80862, 80828.

Residential delivery areaLincoln CountyMountain Time

Population

1,336

Median household income

$66K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$265K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$875/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

756 sq mi

2 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 80821

80821 is a rural zip code in Hugo, Colorado (Lincoln County), covering 756 sq mi of land. About 1,336 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 35.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $66,071 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $264,500, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $875 a month.

32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 80821 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers32.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · CO 14.5%31st of 483 in CO
Healthcare workers14.2%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · CO 8.8%53rd of 483 in CO
Housing vacancy15.4%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · CO 8.3%152nd of 482 in CO
Self-employed workers13.4%
85th
U.S. 10% · CO 11.3%237th of 483 in CO
Residents under 1826%
81st
U.S. 22% · CO 21%89th of 484 in CO
Income inequality (Gini)0.475
79th
U.S. 0.483 · CO 0.45993rd of 480 in CO
Residents 65 and older18.9%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · CO 15.6%228th of 484 in CO
Homeownership rate72.6%
60th
U.S. 65.2% · CO 66.2%276th of 482 in CO
Median earnings per worker$50,365
57th
U.S. $49,666 · CO $56,473262nd of 478 in CO
Bachelor's degree or higher32.3%
51st
U.S. 35.7% · CO 45.7%269th of 484 in CO
Per capita income$38,071
44th
U.S. $44,673 · CO $52,636321st of 483 in CO
Tech workers2.5%
43rd
U.S. 3.8% · CO 5.2%241st of 483 in CO
Poverty rate9.6%
42nd
U.S. 12.5% · CO 9.4%221st of 482 in CO
Median home value$264,500
36th
U.S. $332,700 · CO $539,400360th of 461 in CO
Average commute23.7 min
34th
U.S. 26.4 min · CO 25.2 min269th of 450 in CO
Veterans4.4%
31st
U.S. 6.2% · CO 7.5%390th of 484 in CO
Median household income$66,071
30th
U.S. $80,734 · CO $95,470333rd of 460 in CO
Median age35.8
26th
U.S. 38.9 · CO 37.7382nd of 484 in CO
Diversity index27.8
21st
U.S. 61.4 · CO 52.5349th of 484 in CO
Median gross rent$875
12th
U.S. $1,413 · CO $1,761353rd of 400 in CO
Work from home5.2%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · CO 21%424th of 483 in CO
Unemployment rate2.3%
8th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · CO 4.6%328th of 483 in CO
Broadband access81.3%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CO 93.5%426th of 482 in CO
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · CO 9.8%397th of 484 in CO
Uninsured rate1.8%
4th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CO 7.7%443rd of 481 in CO
Population1,336
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · CO 5,862,189312th of 484 in CO
Rent-burdened renters21.6%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · CO 52.9%402nd of 447 in CO
Population density2/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · CO 57/sq mi427th of 484 in CO

Measure	80821	Lincoln	CO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CO
Government workers	32.4%	27.3%	14.5%	14.5%	99th	31st of 483
Healthcare workers	14.2%	7.7%	8.8%	9.7%	93rd	53rd of 483
Housing vacancy	15.4%	17.3%	8.3%	10.1%	87th	152nd of 482
Self-employed workers	13.4%	14.5%	11.3%	10%	85th	237th of 483
Residents under 18	26%	17.4%	21%	22%	81st	89th of 484
Income inequality (Gini)	0.475	0.449	0.459	0.483	79th	93rd of 480
Residents 65 and older	18.9%	18.3%	15.6%	17.2%	67th	228th of 484
Homeownership rate	72.6%	71.7%	66.2%	65.2%	60th	276th of 482
Median earnings per worker	$50,365	$44,381	$56,473	$49,666	57th	262nd of 478
Bachelor's degree or higher	32.3%	26.1%	45.7%	35.7%	51st	269th of 484
Per capita income	$38,071	$29,111	$52,636	$44,673	44th	321st of 483
Tech workers	2.5%	0.8%	5.2%	3.8%	43rd	241st of 483
Poverty rate	9.6%	9.8%	9.4%	12.5%	42nd	221st of 482
Median home value	$264,500	$246,500	$539,400	$332,700	36th	360th of 461
Average commute	23.7 min	22.8 min	25.2 min	26.4 min	34th	269th of 450
Veterans	4.4%	6%	7.5%	6.2%	31st	390th of 484
Median household income	$66,071	$62,861	$95,470	$80,734	30th	333rd of 460
Median age	35.8	40.9	37.7	38.9	26th	382nd of 484
Diversity index	27.8	42.3	52.5	61.4	21st	349th of 484
Median gross rent	$875	$868	$1,761	$1,413	12th	353rd of 400
Work from home	5.2%	10.7%	21%	15.1%	8th	424th of 483
Unemployment rateStrength	2.3%	1.4%	4.6%	5.2%	8th	328th of 483
Broadband accessWeakness	81.3%	81.7%	93.5%	91%	6th	426th of 482
Foreign-born residents	1%	4.6%	9.8%	14.1%	6th	397th of 484
Uninsured rateStrength	1.8%	7.6%	7.7%	8.4%	4th	443rd of 481
Population	1,336	5,550	5,862,189	334,922,499	2nd	312th of 484
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	21.6%	34.8%	52.9%	51.1%	2nd	402nd of 447
Population density	2/sq mi	2/sq mi	57/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	427th of 484

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

55–64

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

35.8

Under 18

26%

65 and over

18.9%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black0.7%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

27.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 572
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 47.4%
Married couples: 37.6%
Living alone: 49.7%
Veterans (of adults): 4.4%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

80821

$66,071

Lincoln Co.

$62,861

Colorado

$95,470

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,071

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.475

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

80821

$264,500

Lincoln Co.

$246,500

Colorado

$539,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

80821

$875

Lincoln Co.

$868

Colorado

$1,761

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 676
Owner-occupied: 72.6%
Vacant: 15.4%
Median year built: 1942
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 21.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.4%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

48%

10–19

10%

20–29

10%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

23.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

22%

Office and admin

15%

Healthcare

14%

Construction and repair

12%

Legal and social services

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Sales

Education

Computer and math

Food service

Police and fire

Transportation and moving

0.7%

Business and finance

0.5%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

27%

Agriculture and mining

14%

Retail

13%

Public administration

12%

Construction

Education

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

0.2%

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$50,365

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

32.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	80821	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$65,762	$74,888
Service	$31,625	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,587	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,577	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

28%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

27%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
Households with broadband: 81.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.8%
No internet access: 18.2%
Without health insurance: 1.8%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Hugo
State: Colorado
County: Lincoln County
Center point: 39.0003° N, 103.4472° W
Land area: 756 sq mi
Water area: 2.8 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 80821

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
80832	Ramah, CO	19 mi	1,019	$90,556	$450,000
80826	Limon, CO	20 mi	945	—	—
80841	Usaf Academy, CO · PO box	21 mi	—	—	—
80862	Wild Horse, CO	22 mi	47	—	$278,600
80828	Limon, CO	23 mi	2,427	$67,708	$244,300
80823	Karval, CO	23 mi	197	$42,917	$183,300
80830	Matheson, CO	26 mi	176	$76,250	$504,200
80804	Arriba, CO	26 mi	432	$43,281	$141,100
80818	Genoa, CO	29 mi	337	$56,518	$245,000
80833	Rush, CO	32 mi	1,240	$42,139	$195,700
80815	Flagler, CO	33 mi	923	$51,780	$250,800
81045	Haswell, CO	34 mi	59	—	$112,500

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Questions about 80821

What city is zip code 80821?

80821 is assigned to Hugo, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 80821 in?

80821 is in Lincoln County, Colorado.

What is the population of 80821?

About 1,336 people live in 80821, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 80821 in?

80821 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 80821?

The median household income in 80821 is $66,071.

What zip codes are near 80821?

The closest zip codes to 80821 are 80832, 80826, 80841, 80862, 80828.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 80821, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.