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ZIP 87421 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 87421

87421 has a population of 1,588 with a median age of 41.1 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
24.8%-60% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
2.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.9%-31% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
59.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.9%+4% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.8%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
13.3%-18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.4%+101% vs US avg
x
High school
24.9%-5% vs US avg
x
Some college
45.0%+56% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
7.8%-77% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Never married
51.9%+54% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.0%-22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.2%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.6%+79% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
4.2%-29% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
4.2%-27% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishItalianBritish

Health & Community Indicators in 87421

Poverty Rate
20.6%+79% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.2%+27% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
4.2%-27% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,588
Median age41.1
Poverty rate20.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White24.8%
Hispanic12.9%
Black0.0%
Asian2.6%
Foreign-born0.0%