ZIP Code 81253 is associated with the U.S. city Wetmore in Colorado (Custer County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 611. The 81253 ZIP Code has a median age of 63.9 years, and 61.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 38.5% of the population in 81253 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 23.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 81253 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 23.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 38.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81253, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 81253 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81253 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81253 are older than average. The median age of 63.9 years in ZIP Code 81253 is approximately 67.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 100.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 61.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 27.0% of the population in 81253 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 24.1% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 81253 residents are aged 25 to 34 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 0.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 2.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 6.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 24.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 27.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 20.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 81253, 99.6% of the population graduated high school, while 24.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.7% in this Custer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 57.2% |
| Associate's degree | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 81253 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 81253 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.2% of adults 18 and older in this Custer County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 33.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.4% |
| Current asthma | 10.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.6% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81253 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.5% of those 18 and above in 81253 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 81253 include sleeping less than 7 hours (28.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (26.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| Current smoking | 15.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.9% |
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.6% |
In 81253, 49.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.8 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81253 work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing, while an estimated 23.9% work in other services, except public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 81253 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 22.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 0.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 25.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 23.9% |
| Public administration | 10.5% |
In ZIP Code 81253, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Custer County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81253, an estimated 33.5% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 20.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Custer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 10.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 33.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 81253, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 81253 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Custer County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81253 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 48.54% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 7.13% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81253 | 15.7¢/kWh | 13.79¢/kWh | 9.84¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 14.47¢/kWh | 11.02¢/kWh | 8.75¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 81253 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.63 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.44 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.19 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.21 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.48 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.95 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.53 | 1.78 | 5.46 |