Easiest ZIP codes to buy in Colorado
Top 25 easiest ZIP codes to buy into in Colorado by price-to-income ratio. #1 is 81063 (Ordway) at about 2.2x. Compare buy-in affordability on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest median home price-to-income ratios in Colorado — a practical “buy-in difficulty” signal that combines local home values with local earnings.
Lowest ratios on this board: 81063 (Ordway) at about 2.2x; 80705 (Log Lane Village) at about 2.3x; 81052 (Lamar) at about 2.4x.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Price-to-income | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81063 | Ordway | Crowley County | 2.2x | 3,060 | $50,179 | $108,600 |
| 2 | 80705 | Log Lane Village | Morgan County | 2.3x | 1,064 | $63,750 | $148,100 |
| 3 | 81052 | Lamar | Prowers County | 2.4x | 9,010 | $62,729 | $150,400 |
| 4 | 80810 | Cheyenne Wells | Cheyenne County | 2.6x | 1,169 | $70,417 | $181,900 |
| 5 | 81648 | Rangely | Rio Blanco County | 2.6x | 2,832 | $75,482 | $199,300 |
| 6 | 81054 | Las Animas | Bent County | 2.6x | 4,760 | $46,964 | $124,200 |
| 7 | 81125 | Center | Saguache County | 2.7x | 3,526 | $51,667 | $138,300 |
| 8 | 80737 | Julesburg | Sedgwick County | 2.7x | 1,541 | $53,621 | $147,000 |
| 9 | 81324 | Dove Creek | Dolores County | 2.8x | 1,639 | $72,279 | $204,300 |
| 10 | 81062 | Olney Springs | Crowley County | 2.9x | 1,818 | $46,518 | $133,000 |
| 11 | 81067 | Rocky Ford | Otero County | 2.9x | 5,590 | $48,029 | $139,100 |
| 12 | 80260 | Thornton | Adams County | 3.0x | 34,861 | $62,929 | $188,200 |
| 13 | 81050 | La Junta | Otero County | 3.0x | 9,774 | $60,072 | $181,500 |
| 14 | 81141 | Manassa | Conejos County | 3.1x | 1,195 | $56,953 | $176,200 |
| 15 | 81073 | Springfield | Baca County | 3.2x | 1,880 | $43,021 | $137,500 |
| 16 | 81132 | Del Norte | Rio Grande County | 3.3x | 3,309 | $58,889 | $192,100 |
| 17 | 80731 | Haxtun | Phillips County | 3.3x | 1,484 | $70,000 | $230,900 |
| 18 | 80720 | Akron | Washington County | 3.3x | 2,248 | $62,619 | $209,100 |
| 19 | 80743 | Otis | Washington County | 3.4x | 1,415 | $67,071 | $227,000 |
| 20 | 81047 | Holly | Prowers County | 3.4x | 1,565 | $46,531 | $157,700 |
| 21 | 81120 | Antonito | Conejos County | 3.4x | 1,976 | $39,423 | $134,800 |
| 22 | 80807 | Burlington | Kit Carson County | 3.4x | 4,121 | $65,833 | $226,300 |
| 23 | 80836 | Stratton | Kit Carson County | 3.4x | 1,113 | $58,393 | $200,800 |
| 24 | 80828 | Limon | Lincoln County | 3.5x | 2,434 | $65,893 | $232,500 |
| 25 | 81144 | Monte Vista | Rio Grande County | 3.5x | 6,677 | $61,554 | $217,500 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Colorado are easiest to buy into?
By median home price-to-income ratio, 81063 (Ordway) ranks near the top at about 2.2x. Lower ratios generally mean local incomes go further against local home prices.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Colorado?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with both income and home-value data by lowest median home price-to-income ratio (with a population floor).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Colorado?
Visit the Colorado state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.