ZIP 80452 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Idaho Springs city, CO (80452)

Median Income

$73,906

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+144

Wealth inflow

Population

3,160

Unemployment

1.9%

1.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 144 for ZIP 80452 (Idaho Springs city, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.9%-49% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.2%+1% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.6%-35% vs US avg

136

Establishments

941

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining5.6%
Construction5.5%
Manufacturing2.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Retail trade8.2%
Transportation, utilities1.8%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.3%
Professional, scientific, management19.0%
Education, health care, social20.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services20.9%
Other services3.9%
Public administration6.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80452 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.3%, median income rose 7.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.9%.

Median Income

$73,906

-2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate