| City: | Tabernash, Colorado |
| County: | Grand County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:04:11 PM |
| Population: | 1,498 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9791, -105.8492 |
| Land Area: | 36.668 sq mi |
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Tabernash sits in the high country of Grand County, Colorado, at the base of the Continental Divide. The numbers tell the story of a mountain community built for recreation, not year-round living. Of 1,178 housing units, only 617 are occupied full-time. That's 43% seasonal vacancy (507 units), one of the highest rates in Colorado's PO Box-classified ZIP codes.
The Tabernash post office maintains 891 PO Boxes for 617 occupied households, a 1.44 adoption rate that means the post office serves far more than just local residents. Second homeowners, vacation renters, and nearby seasonal workers all rely on this location for mail. With no city carrier delivery available in this PO Box Only Zone, a trip to the post office is the only way to get mail across this 69-square-mile mountain territory.
Street names paint a picture of Colorado mountain living. Elkhorn Drive, Fawn Drive, and Bear Paw Drive mix with county roads numbered in the thousands. US Highway 40 runs through the territory, connecting Tabernash to Winter Park Resort (about 5 miles east) and the Denver metro area (about 70 miles southeast). The road network spans 184 distinct streets, but delivery happens through just one rural carrier route and one highway contract route.
With a median age of 46.5 years and median household income of $109,973, Tabernash attracts established professionals. The median home value sits at $993,100, placing it among Colorado's high-value mountain communities. Education levels run high (40.4% hold bachelor's degrees or higher). Work-from-home rates reach 18.8%, well above national averages, and reflect the rise of remote workers who can live anywhere with good internet.
The population of 1,498 doesn't capture the full picture. Group quarters house 43 people (likely seasonal worker housing at nearby resorts). The rest spread across single-family homes and minimal multi-family units. When ski season hits, those 507 seasonal homes fill up, and the community swells with weekenders, vacationers, and winter sports enthusiasts.
All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes or General Delivery. Street addresses exist for rural route delivery to some properties, but most residents and all seasonal homeowners use PO Boxes. Format your mail:
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Tabernash, CO 80478Street names blend numbered county roads with wildlife references (Elkhorn, Fawn, Bear Paw) and nature features (Silver Creek, Sunset), typical of Colorado mountain subdivisions.
ZIP Code 80478 has 1,498 residents and 617 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.1% male and 46.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.1%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,498Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,604Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 40.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $109,973Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 617Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $993,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 535 | 733 | 1,651 | 1,531 | 1,541 | 1,708 | 1,625 | 1,330 | 1,329 | 1,491 | 1,479 | 1,766 | 1,604 |
| Decennial Census | 1,606 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,498 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.5
Male Median Age: 47
Female Median Age: 46.1
| 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 | 29 | 23 | 37 | 41 | 43 | 49 | 36 | 55 | 60 | 69 | 57 | 56 | 75 | 59 | 60 | 34 | 8 | 4 |
| Female | 34 | 31 | 40 | 45 | 34 | 27 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 46 | 60 | 56 | 71 | 50 | 39 | 16 | 10 | 9 |
| Total | 63 | 54 | 77 | 86 | 77 | 76 | 84 | 100 | 102 | 115 | 117 | 112 | 146 | 109 | 99 | 50 | 18 | 13 |
| White: | 1,379 | 91.45% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 74 | 4.91% |
| Asian: | 10 | 0.66% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 0.40% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 37 | 2.45% |
| Total: | 1,508 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 795 | 53.07% | 47.0 years |
| Females: | 703 | 46.93% | 46.1 years |
| Total: | 1,498 | 100% | 46.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,597 | 99.56% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 0.44% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.44% |
| Total Population: | 1,604 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,597 | 99.56% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 0.44% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $109,973, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $39,596 (56.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,598. Family households earn a median of $146,148 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $146,148). By gender, male median income is $51,842 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($59,731), with a current gap of $51,842 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.9%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (68.6%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,377 | $85,609 | $86,996 | $88,519 | $87,581 | $81,588 | $76,818 | $74,727 | $82,375 | $81,740 | $61,613 | $97,227 | $109,973 |
| Median Family Income | $64,082 | $86,103 | $87,995 | $89,353 | $88,072 | $89,631 | $90,068 | $84,638 | $88,438 | $123,362 | $120,721 | $103,155 | $146,148 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $71,375 | $39,464 | $85,970 | $41,447 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,151 | $28,836 | $27,102 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $40,246 | $7,441 | $32,270 | $32,074 | $30,987 | $31,659 | $31,269 | $41,591 | $41,930 | $53,750 | $51,842 |
| Median Female Income | $72,940 | $47,273 | $46,472 | $47,164 | $46,205 | $48,927 | $48,356 | $0 | $0 | $81,299 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 877 | 60.90% |
| Unemployed: | 29 | 2.01% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 534 | 37.08% |
| Total: | 1,440 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 277 | 31.58% |
| Service: | 222 | 25.31% |
| Sales and Office: | 232 | 26.45% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 146 | 16.65% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 877 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $993,100, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $695,100 (233.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $501,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,693), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,088. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.21% (58.68% with a mortgage, 41.32% free-and-clear) and renters 4.79% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 52.62%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.63%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $298,000 | $581,900 | $562,500 | $535,600 | $0 | $504,900 | $250,000 | $267,100 | $492,000 | $675,600 | $636,400 | $803,800 | $993,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 29 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 29 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,095 | $1,080 | $1,063 | $1,088 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 338 | 55.87% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 238 | 39.34% |
| Renter Occupied: | 29 | 4.79% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 605 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 605 | 47.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 672 | 52.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,277 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,218 | 95.38% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 59 | 4.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,277 | 100% |
In 2023, 40.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.30%, which is on par with the state rate (7.70%). 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 elementary (62.43%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.40%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 90 | 6.82% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 234 | 17.73% |
| Some college, no degree: | 447 | 33.86% |
| Associate's degree: | 16 | 1.21% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 431 | 32.65% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 102 | 7.73% |
| Total: | 1,320 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,230 | 93.18% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 533 | 40.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,077 | 62.62% |
| Public Insurance: | 510 | 29.65% |
| No Insurance: | 133 | 7.73% |
| Total: | 1,720 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,587 | 92.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 19.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% | 13.2% | 13.3% | 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: | 28 | 16.18% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 108 | 62.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 37 | 21.39% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 173 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 28 | 16.18% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 145 | 83.82% |
ZIP Code 80478 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 86 business establishments, employing about 557 people with an annual payroll of $30,702,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 954Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 86Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $7,126,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $30,702,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 557Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 80478 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 80478. It covers 36.668 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 36.668 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 0876190Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Tabernash CDP; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 80478 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 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.