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Elbert County, CO
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Elbert County, Colorado.
Population
27,874
Land area
1,850sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Elbert County
Elbert County at a glance
- Elbert County is 73% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $132,685, 39% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $709,800 (32% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,311 a month.
- Its largest cities are Ponderosa Park (3,453), Elizabeth (2,244) and Kiowa (673).
Local data for Elbert County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elbert County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$132,685
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$709,800
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,311/mo
Homeownership
95.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
41.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,969), Irish Americans (3,673), Mexican Americans (1,806).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,264
5,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,244
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,059 per person
PPP loans
$28.49M
755 loans, 3,484 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$144K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Elbert County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home21.3%
Average one-way commute: 41.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elbert County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elbert County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.8%
U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Elbert County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Elbert County, CO?
- Ponderosa Park is the largest city or town in Elbert County, with about 3,453 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Elbert County?
- Elbert County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80101, 80106, 80107, 80117, 80828.
- What is the population of Elbert County, CO?
- About 27,874 people live in Elbert County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Elbert County?
- Elbert County borders El Paso County, Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Lincoln County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023