County ProfileCO
Custer County
Population: 4,704 · 2 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
4,704
People
Median age
58.2
Housing
Total households
2,672
Income
Median household income
$72,674
Housing
Total housing units
4,631
Employment
Employment rate
44%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
43.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
95%
County details
Local time 00:06:12(MT)| Name | Custer |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 2total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 2 Standard |
| Area code | 719 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 38.1019955, -105.3735123 |
| Land area | 738.6 sq miles(1,913 km²) |
Map of Custer county, Colorado with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Custer County
Compare the largest cities in Custer County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliffe | 435 | $53,929 | 1ZIPs |
| Wetmore | 339 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Custer County
Review the most populated postal areas across Custer County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81252 | Westcliffe | $69,527 | 4,252 |
| 81253 | Wetmore | $76,346 | 339 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS