ZIP Code 80835 is associated with the U.S. city Simla in Colorado (Elbert County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 971. An estimated 20.9% of residents in the 80835 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 40.0 years. An estimated 32.7% in this Colorado region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $31,054. The median household income is approximately $52,222, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 80835 is $52,222, while the region's mean household income is $82,680. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,054. The per capita income in ZIP Code 80835 of $31,054 is approximately 18.76% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 6.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 35.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 80835 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 80835 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 80835, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 6.0% of 80835 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 80835 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by Black or African American (3.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 80835 are older than average. The median age of 40.0 years in ZIP Code 80835 is approximately 4.99% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.3% of the population in 80835 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 11.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 80835 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 20.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 80835, 90.8% of the population graduated high school, while 32.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.8% in this Elbert County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 17.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.2% |
| Associate's degree | 13.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 80835 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 31.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 80835 is arthritis, as approximately 28.0% of adults 18 and older in this Elbert County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.7% |
| Current asthma | 10.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 80835 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.2% of those 18 and above in 80835 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 80835 include sleeping less than 7 hours (27.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (24.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 73.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 66.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| Current smoking | 15.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 17.4% |
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 27.3% |
In 80835, 58.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.9 minutes. Approximately 20.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 80835 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 80835 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.2% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.5% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 12.6% |
| Public administration | 5.6% |
In ZIP Code 80835, 93.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Elbert County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 80835, an estimated 29.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 23.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Elbert County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 80835 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 47.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 7.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 80835 | 13.65¢/kWh | 10.74¢/kWh | 7.49¢/kWh |
| Colorado | |||
| United States |
| Month | ZIP Code 80835 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.52 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.75 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.85 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.78 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.07 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.42 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.74 | 1.78 | 5.46 |