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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80461

Lake County

Typical home value

$503,323[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+10.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+77.2%
vs metro
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 80461 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80461 in CO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 80461 is worth $503,323. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,656 a month — a 3.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,656[2]
Gross yield
3.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,306[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lake County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
No Rating
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
6,957[3]
Median household income
$95,775[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lake County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+13[5]
Moved in
361
Moved out
348

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
2
  • Lake County High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Lake County School District No. R-1

    400 students

  • Lake County Intermediate School

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · Lake County School District No. R-1

    273 students

  • Lake County Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Lake County School District No. R-1

    272 students

  • Cloud City High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lake County School District No. R-1

    30 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$19,875

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,545
Loan principal$402,659
Down payment$100,665
Total interest paid$513,569

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.96
Monthly cost to own$3,241
Monthly rent$1,656

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Rankings

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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80461?
The typical home in 80461 is worth $503,323, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80461?
Home values in 80461 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80461?
A typical home in 80461 rents for about $1,656 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 80461?
The effective property tax rate in 80461 is 0.7% — roughly $3,306 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80461?
ZIP code 80461 has a population of 6,957 and a median household income of $95,775.

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