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Lake County, CO
3 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Lake County, Colorado.
Population
7,380
Land area
377sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Lake County
Lake County at a glance
- Lake County is 65% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $96,575, close to the Colorado median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $466,100 (14% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,397 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Leadville (2,620), Leadville North (1,417) and Twin Lakes (615).
Local data for Lake County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,575
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$466,100
Prices +5.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,397/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
49.5%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,640), German Americans (1,254), Irish Americans (778).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,930
2,963 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,221
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.4M
FY 2026, $4,088 per person
PPP loans
$9.7M
173 loans, 1,314 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lake County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle4.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
491
Most often winter storm
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
71° / 5°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.9%
U.S. 33.3% -9.4 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lake County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lake County, CO?
- Leadville is the largest city or town in Lake County, with about 2,620 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lake County?
- Lake County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80461, 81251.
- What is the population of Lake County, CO?
- About 7,380 people live in Lake County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lake County?
- Lake County borders Eagle County, Summit County, Chaffee County, Park County, Pitkin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023