| City: | Victor, Colorado |
| Names to Avoid: | Elkton, Goldfield |
| County: | Teller County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:02:24 AM |
| Population: | 547 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 719 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.7044, -105.0897 |
| Land Area: | 69.755 sq mi |
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Victor sits at 9,700 feet in Colorado's Cripple Creek mining district, where the post office serves a scattered population across 101 square miles of mountainous terrain. The town's grid of numbered streets (1st through 12th) and mining-era avenues like Victor, Diamond, and Granite preserves the layout of what was once the "City of Mines" during Colorado's last great gold rush.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Victor post office maintains 303 PO Boxes for 267 occupied homes, an adoption rate of 1.14 that extends service beyond the immediate town to properties scattered along county roads and in the historic mining camps of Goldfield and Elkton. Both names are recognized by USPS but aren't valid for mailing.
Of the 409 housing units, 87 are vacant for seasonal or recreational use (21%). Median age is 52.8 years. This isn't a resort community but rather an aging mountain town where retirees and part-time residents live among the remnants of mining history. Median home value is $184,000, well below Colorado's mountain resort areas.
Most residents (74%) drive alone to work, many commuting down the pass to Colorado Springs. Nearly a quarter (24%) work from home. The 12 business establishments employ 440 people, far exceeding the local residential population, suggesting Victor functions as an employment center for the surrounding mining district.
Goldfield and Elkton are recognized historical names for former mining camps in the area. While USPS recognizes these names, they aren't valid for mailing addresses. All mail must use Victor, CO 80860.
All addresses must include a PO Box:
PO Box [number]
Victor, CO 80860Street delivery doesn't exist. The combination of high altitude, scattered development, and historic settlement patterns makes PO Box the only viable delivery method.
Street names preserve the mining-era grid: numbered streets 1st through 12th intersecting with avenues named Diamond, Granite, and the town itself.
ZIP Code 80860 has 547 residents and 267 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 52.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.6% male and 48.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.2%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 547Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 654Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $84,107Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 267Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $237,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.04Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 503 | 543 | 582 | 549 | 608 | 654 | 596 | 610 | 566 | 597 | 439 | 515 | 589 | 654 |
| Decennial Census | 594 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 547 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52.8
Male Median Age: 50.5
Female Median Age: 54.1
| 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 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 26 | 34 | 19 | 32 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Female | 8 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 61 | 64 | 52 | 65 | 39 | 11 | 11 | 3 |
| White: | 428 | 92.44% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.22% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 4.10% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.22% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.86% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.43% |
| Other: | 8 | 1.73% |
| Total: | 463 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 282 | 51.55% | 50.5 years |
| Females: | 265 | 48.45% | 54.1 years |
| Total: | 547 | 100% | 52.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 579 | 88.53% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 67 | 10.24% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8 | 1.22% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.22% |
| Total Population: | 654 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 646 | 98.78% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 1.22% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $84,107, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $54,774 (186.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,393. Family households earn a median of $88,365 versus $32,941 for nonfamily households (a difference of $55,424). By gender, male median income is $29,809 and female is $50,804, which is below the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $20,995 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (51.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,333 | $31,414 | $34,464 | $46,250 | $47,333 | $46,181 | $44,063 | $53,125 | $45,714 | $49,167 | $51,042 | $57,679 | $53,333 | $84,107 |
| Median Family Income | $37,292 | $38,750 | $49,167 | $72,941 | $54,792 | $54,491 | $57,500 | $62,614 | $57,232 | $53,750 | $66,667 | $78,167 | $83,831 | $88,365 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,118 | $16,250 | $24,375 | $26,125 | $27,625 | $24,844 | $26,875 | $31,458 | $31,635 | $40,500 | $33,333 | $30,139 | $30,568 | $32,941 |
| Median Male Income | $43,542 | $42,143 | $41,750 | $44,531 | $46,875 | $40,313 | $42,708 | $45,781 | $36,563 | $33,000 | $50,417 | $29,479 | $29,554 | $29,809 |
| Median Female Income | $29,750 | $31,458 | $21,331 | $33,542 | $29,875 | $30,000 | $32,321 | $41,250 | $32,303 | $41,250 | $43,897 | $48,611 | $48,462 | $50,804 |
| Employed: | 316 | 53.11% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 2.02% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 267 | 44.87% |
| Total: | 595 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 6.96% |
| Service: | 163 | 51.58% |
| Sales and Office: | 78 | 24.68% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 43 | 13.61% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 3.16% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 316 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $237,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $146,500 (160.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120,900. The median gross rent is $680, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is down $203 (22.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.23% (46.26% with a mortgage, 53.74% free-and-clear) and renters 36.77% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.78%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $91,400 | $91,100 | $99,300 | $96,400 | $97,300 | $95,300 | $102,800 | $105,900 | $117,000 | $127,700 | $159,300 | $169,600 | $184,000 | $237,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 114 | 86.36% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 10 | 7.58% |
| $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: | 8 | 6.06% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $883 | $771 | $675 | $675 | $628 | $618 | $606 | $691 | $670 | $704 | $729 | $550 | $615 | $680 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 105 | 29.25% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 122 | 33.98% |
| Renter Occupied: | 132 | 36.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 359 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 359 | 81.22% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 83 | 18.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 442 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 337 | 76.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 14 | 3.17% |
| Other Units: | 91 | 20.59% |
| Total Housing Units: | 442 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 65.60%, which is far higher 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 9.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. 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 high school (74.51%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 25 | 4.48% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 11 | 1.97% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 161 | 28.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 225 | 40.32% |
| Associate's degree: | 53 | 9.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 30 | 5.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 53 | 9.50% |
| Total: | 558 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 522 | 93.55% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 83 | 14.87% |
| Private Insurance: | 336 | 41.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 429 | 52.44% |
| No Insurance: | 53 | 6.48% |
| Total: | 818 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 765 | 93.52% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.6% | 2.8% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% | 4.4% | 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): | 13 | 25.49% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 38 | 74.51% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 51 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 51 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 80860 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 440 people with an annual payroll of $49,924,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 341Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $15,359,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $49,924,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 440Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 80860 is located in Teller County, Colorado, within the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17820) and Colorado's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 645,613 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 80860. It covers 69.755 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.351 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Colorado Springs, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 645,613Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 69.755 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.351 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 342.11 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0880865Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Victor city; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 80860 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.