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Park County, CO
4 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Park County, Colorado.
Population
17,907
Land area
2,194sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Park County
Park County at a glance
- Park County is 86% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $103,670, 9% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $532,100 and median rent is $2,161 a month.
- Its largest cities are Fairplay (1,067), Alma (385) and Guffey (29).
Local data for Park County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Park County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,670
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$532,100
Prices +1.3% in a year
Median rent
$2,161/mo
Homeownership
86.2%
Bachelor's or higher
41.6%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
39.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,027), Irish Americans (2,529), Italian Americans (1,091).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,198
3,117 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $7,630 per person
PPP loans
$11.4M
401 loans, 1,516 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$36.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Park County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.7%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home24.4%
Average one-way commute: 39.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Park County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
998
Most often winter storm
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / -4°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Park County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.5%
U.S. 33.3% -9.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Park County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Park County, CO?
- Fairplay is the largest city or town in Park County, with about 1,067 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Park County?
- Park County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80420, 80421, 80432, 80440, 80448.
- What is the population of Park County, CO?
- About 17,907 people live in Park County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Park County?
- Park County borders Jefferson County, Fremont County, Summit County, Teller County, Chaffee County, Clear Creek County, Lake County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023