| City: | Fraser, Colorado |
| County: | Grand County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:01:52 PM |
| Population: | 2,537 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9237, -105.8203 |
| Land Area: | 55.225 sq mi |
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Fraser sits at the western edge of the Winter Park ski area in Grand County, Colorado. With 2,537 year-round residents and 3,087 total housing units, this mountain community transforms seasonally. 55% of homes (1,707 units) are used for seasonal, recreational, or occasional purposes, leaving 1,196 occupied year-round.
The Fraser post office maintains 1,736 PO Boxes for the area's 1,196 households. This 1.45x adoption rate shows how the post office serves both permanent residents and seasonal property owners who maintain boxes year-round. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery method available across the 27.4 square mile area. Most mail delivery uses rural carrier routes, with 388 ZIP+4 records served this way.
Street names tell the story of a mountain community. Wildlife appears throughout: Wapiti Drive (40 delivery points), Fox Run Lane, Wolverine Lane, Beaver Lane, and Elk Creek Drive. Historic names like Doc Susie Avenue and Cozens Ridge honor local pioneers. The median home value of $596,700 and household income of $85,465 place Fraser above Colorado averages, typical for mountain resort areas.
Nearly a quarter of workers (23.3%) work from home, well above national rates. The community is 90% white and predominantly born in the United States (92.5%). With a median age of 39 years, it skews younger than typical retirement communities but older than college towns. Bachelor's degree attainment reaches 39.7%, showing an educated population drawn to mountain living.
Street names feature mountain wildlife (Wapiti, Fox Run, Wolverine, Elk Creek) and honor local history (Doc Susie, Cozens), creating a distinctly Colorado mountain identity.
ZIP Code 80442 has 2,537 residents and 1,196 households (average 2.11 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, slightly older than the state (37.2) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.9% male and 45.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.9%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,537Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,591Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 45.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $85,465Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,196Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $596,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.26Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,699 | 2,744 | 2,451 | 2,759 | 2,489 | 2,301 | 2,261 | 2,323 | 2,229 | 2,140 | 2,311 | 2,315 | 2,591 |
| Decennial Census | 2,309 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,537 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39
Male Median Age: 39.4
Female Median Age: 38.6
| 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 | 37 | 36 | 71 | 47 | 92 | 183 | 136 | 105 | 102 | 108 | 92 | 90 | 103 | 91 | 58 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Female | 42 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 108 | 128 | 97 | 90 | 80 | 88 | 51 | 79 | 102 | 72 | 46 | 21 | 9 | 6 |
| Total | 79 | 78 | 113 | 87 | 200 | 311 | 233 | 195 | 182 | 196 | 143 | 169 | 205 | 163 | 104 | 41 | 23 | 15 |
| White: | 2,281 | 87.83% |
| Black: | 12 | 0.46% |
| Hispanic:* | 191 | 7.35% |
| Asian: | 14 | 0.54% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.08% |
| Other: | 88 | 3.39% |
| Total: | 2,597 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,394 | 54.95% | 39.4 years |
| Females: | 1,143 | 45.05% | 38.6 years |
| Total: | 2,537 | 100% | 39.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,384 | 92.01% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 28 | 1.08% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 22 | 0.85% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 157 | 6.91% |
| Total Population: | 2,591 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,412 | 93.09% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 179 | 6.91% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $85,465, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $22,561 (35.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,370. Family households earn a median of $157,551 versus $44,861 for nonfamily households (a difference of $112,690). By gender, male median income is $76,276 and female is $46,096, which is far less than the state female median ($59,731), with a current gap of $30,180 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is well above the state rate (4.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,904 | $69,219 | $74,667 | $73,686 | $72,500 | $49,872 | $48,629 | $49,861 | $54,095 | $37,163 | $62,708 | $75,714 | $85,465 |
| Median Family Income | $76,250 | $76,597 | $99,250 | $79,444 | $79,412 | $73,854 | $51,969 | $46,250 | $57,500 | $58,594 | $98,906 | $124,637 | $157,551 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $56,641 | $56,330 | $62,143 | $62,917 | $47,672 | $38,906 | $37,679 | $36,932 | $50,117 | $27,473 | $33,229 | $40,495 | $44,861 |
| Median Male Income | $60,261 | $62,557 | $63,365 | $50,288 | $47,065 | $41,233 | $35,362 | $42,222 | $45,524 | $40,656 | $54,388 | $67,721 | $76,276 |
| Median Female Income | $28,627 | $31,378 | $35,781 | $41,061 | $38,611 | $33,633 | $38,306 | $36,696 | $30,795 | $36,786 | $41,597 | $43,175 | $46,096 |
| Employed: | 1,595 | 69.83% |
| Unemployed: | 89 | 3.90% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 600 | 26.27% |
| Total: | 2,284 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 541 | 33.92% |
| Service: | 524 | 32.85% |
| Sales and Office: | 401 | 25.14% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 43 | 2.70% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 86 | 5.39% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,595 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $596,700, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $300,100 (101.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $244,800. The median gross rent is $1,575, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $674 (74.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $494. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.79% (57.32% with a mortgage, 42.68% free-and-clear) and renters 40.21% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 67.74%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.63%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $296,600 | $307,400 | $312,400 | $328,000 | $413,400 | $347,100 | $278,200 | $337,800 | $351,900 | $297,000 | $510,700 | $495,900 | $596,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 18 | 4.66% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 134 | 34.72% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 156 | 40.41% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 33 | 8.55% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 10 | 2.59% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 35 | 9.07% |
| Total: | 386 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $901 | $932 | $972 | $1,008 | $963 | $960 | $991 | $1,008 | $1,081 | $1,078 | $1,261 | $1,409 | $1,575 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 329 | 34.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 245 | 25.52% |
| Renter Occupied: | 386 | 40.21% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 960 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 960 | 32.26% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,016 | 67.74% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,976 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,773 | 59.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,173 | 39.42% |
| Other Units: | 30 | 1.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,976 | 100% |
In 2023, 39.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (44.70%). High school or higher is 89.80%, which is on par with the state rate (92.80%). The uninsured rate is 26.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.70%). Public coverage is 12.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.50 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (47.78%). College enrollment is 47.78%, 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: | 52 | 2.49% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 161 | 7.72% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 503 | 24.12% |
| Some college, no degree: | 486 | 23.31% |
| Associate's degree: | 56 | 2.69% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 655 | 31.41% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 172 | 8.25% |
| Total: | 2,085 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,872 | 89.78% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 827 | 39.66% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,631 | 61.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 321 | 12.15% |
| No Insurance: | 691 | 26.14% |
| Total: | 2,643 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,952 | 73.86% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.5% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 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: | 44 | 8.15% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 186 | 34.44% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 52 | 9.63% |
| College or graduate school: | 258 | 47.78% |
| Total: | 540 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 44 | 8.15% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 238 | 44.07% |
ZIP Code 80442 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 150 business establishments, employing about 949 people with an annual payroll of $37,496,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,930Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 150Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $9,251,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $37,496,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 949Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 80442 is located in Grand 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 80442. It covers 55.225 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.015 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: | 55.225 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.015 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: | 0828305Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fraser town; ColoradoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 80442 is in the East Grand School District 2, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 January 1, 2026.