ZIP code 80438
Where is ZIP code 80438?
Empire, Colorado
Clear Creek County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 80438 belongs to Empire, Colorado in Clear Creek County. 80438 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Empire post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 303, 720, 970 and 983. About 970 people live in the 80438 area, where the median household income is $67,034. The closest ZIP codes are 80444 (Georgetown, 3.9 mi south), 80436 (Dumont, 4.5 mi east) and 80452 (Idaho Springs, 4.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 80438 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Empire |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Clear Creek County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 303, 720, 970, 983 |
| Coordinates | 39.7614, -105.6844 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 804 |
Population and income in 80438
| Population | 970 · lower than 67% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 17 · lower than 57% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.8 years · higher than 64% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 42% |
| Median household income | $67,034 · lower than 70% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,880 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $355,600 · lower than 67% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,444 a month |
| Housing units | 599 |
| Households | 542 (1.79 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 49% / 51% |
| Land area | 55.54 sq mi (plus 0.19 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 80438. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 80438
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80444 | Georgetown, CO | 3.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 80436 | Dumont, CO | 4.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 80452 | Idaho Springs, CO | 4.8 mi E | Standard |
| 80476 | Silver Plume, CO | 5.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 80427 | Central City, CO | 9.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 80482 | Winter Park, CO | 10.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 80422 | Black Hawk, CO | 11.7 mi E | Standard |
| 80474 | Rollinsville, CO | 14.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 80442 | Fraser, CO | 14.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 80478 | Tabernash, CO | 17.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 80471 | Pinecliffe, CO | 18 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 80466 | Nederland, CO | 18 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 80438 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 80438
PO BOX 123
EMPIRE CO 80438
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (80438-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 80438?
- 80438 is a Empire, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 80438 in?
- ZIP code 80438 is in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 80438 in?
- 80438 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 80438?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 80438 use area codes 303, 720, 970 and 983.
- What is the population of ZIP code 80438?
- About 970 people live in ZIP code 80438, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 80438?
- The median household income in 80438 is $67,034 a year, lower than 70% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- Can I use 80438 for a street address?
- No. 80438 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Empire use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 80438?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 80438 are 80444 (Georgetown, 3.9 miles), 80436 (Dumont, 4.5 miles), 80452 (Idaho Springs, 4.8 miles) and 80476 (Silver Plume, 5.5 miles).