| City: | Cowdrey, Colorado |
| County: | Jackson County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:00:03 AM |
| Population: | 56 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9033, -106.3932 |
| Land Area: | 85.129 sq mi |
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Cowdrey sits in the remote northern reaches of Jackson County, Colorado, where 170 square miles of high country terrain support just 56 year-round residents. This isn't a ski resort town in the traditional sense. It's a ranching and recreational area near the Wyoming border, where seasonal homeowners and scattered ranches depend on the post office as their connection point.
The Cowdrey Post Office maintains 48 PO Boxes for 29 occupied households, a 1.66x adoption rate that tells the story of regional service. Boxes serve year-round ranchers, seasonal cabin owners, and residents scattered across county roads and forest service roads where no mail carrier travels. Nearly half of the area's 70 housing units (49%) sit vacant seasonally, used for hunting season, summer getaways, or occasional ranch visits.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this vast territory. One rural route and one highway contract route handle limited delivery along State Highway 125 and County Road 6W, but most residents drive to the post office. The median age of 53.5 years and the mix of ranches with names like Bear Trap Circle and Trophy Mountain Loop suggest a community of longtime ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts who value isolation over convenience.
The road network consists entirely of state highways, county roads, and forest service roads. State Highway 125 runs north-south through the area toward Wyoming. County Road 6W and other numbered routes connect ranches and seasonal properties. There are no traditional town streets because Cowdrey isn't really a town. It's a service point for people who live miles apart in one of Colorado's least populated counties.
All roads are state highways, county roads, or forest service roads. There are no traditional town streets.
ZIP Code 80434 has 56 residents and 29 households (average 1.93 persons per household). The median age is 53.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.6% male and 55.4% female, which is lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.9%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (5.4%, higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 56Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 32Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 29Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.45Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 66 | 64 | 49 | 47 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 41 | 42 | 29 | 23 | 46 | 32 | 32 |
| Decennial Census | 43 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 56 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.5
Male Median Age: 56.5
Female Median Age: 43.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 47 | 87.04% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 3.70% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 5.56% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 1.85% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.85% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 25 | 44.64% | 56.5 years |
| Females: | 31 | 55.36% | 43.3 years |
| Total: | 56 | 100% | 53.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 32 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $59,250 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,000. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,250 | $60,500 | $53,750 | $63,125 | $48,750 | $26,719 | $25,875 | $0 | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $78,750 | $79,375 | $81,250 | $83,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,214 | $21,250 | $21,250 | $47,917 | $0 | $48,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $40,357 | $43,214 | $42,813 | $44,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $22,917 | $22,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 29 | 90.63% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 9.38% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 29 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $110,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $110,900 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $112,500 | $75,000 | $71,700 | $67,500 | $0 | $0 | $222,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 16 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3 | 15.79% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 84.21% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 54.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 45.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 35 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 35 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 35 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 90.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 16 | 50.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 40.63% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 9.38% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 9.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 3 | 9.38% |
| No Insurance: | 29 | 90.63% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3 | 9.38% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 80434 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 30 people with an annual payroll of $608,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 224Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $135,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $608,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 30Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 80434 is located in Jackson County, Colorado, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Colorado's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 80434. It covers 85.129 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.192 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 85.129 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.192 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7535.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 80434 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.