🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

80743

Otis

ZIP Code 80743 is a standard zip code serving Otis, Otis, Colorado (CO), in Washington County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,074 with a median household income of $43,977. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Colorado (CO)
County: Washington
City: Otis
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 40.203000
Longitude: -102.939200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 464.33 mi²
Water Area: 0.02 mi²
Population Density: 2.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 40.438315°N, 39.945777°S, -102.793200°E, -103.160304°W

With 1,074 residents spread across 464.33 square miles, this area has a population density of 2.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,074

Population

25th percentile

$43,977

Median Income

40th percentile

$140,800

Median Home Value

55th percentile

464.33 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 80743 is $43,977, and the median home value is $140,800.

Housing

537

Total Units

449

Occupied Units

83.6%

Occupancy Rate

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Denver

$46,380

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$38,946

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Dolores

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