Leadville
City in Lake County, Colorado
Leadville is a city in Lake County, Colorado, with 2,633 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10,151 ft (3,094 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Leadville North, 1.3 miles NW.
- 2,633residents (2020 Census)
- 10,151 ftelevation · 3,094 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 2,244 / sq mipopulation density
- 80461ZIP code
About Leadville
Leadville ( LED-vil) is a statutory city that is the county seat of, the most populous community in, and the only incorporated municipality in Lake County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 2,633 at the 2020 United States census. It is situated at an elevation of 10,119 feet (3,084 m). Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States and is surrounded by the two tallest peaks in the state, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive.
Leadville is a former silver mining town that lies among the headwaters of the Arkansas River within the Rocky Mountains. The Leadville Historic District, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961, contains many historic structures and sites of Leadville's mining era. In the late 19th century, Leadville was the second most populous city in Colorado, after Denver.
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Living in Leadville
- Median household income
- $86,350
- Median home value
- $447,600
- Median rent
- $1,195/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Leadville had 2,633 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,633 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,244 per sq mi (866 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leadville at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,633 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 10,151 ft (3,094 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2473° N, 106.2935° W |
| ZIP code | 80461 |
| Official website | leadville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0844320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leadville
- Leadville North1.3 mi NW
- Twin Lakes10.0 mi S
- Alma12.3 mi E
- Fairplay15.9 mi E
- Copper Mountain16.6 mi N
- Red Cliff18.6 mi N
- Blue River19.6 mi NE
- Norrie20.2 mi W
- Minturn20.5 mi N
- Breckenridge22.0 mi NE
- Frisco25.3 mi NE
- Fulford27.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Leadville
What county is Leadville in?
Leadville is in Lake County, Colorado.
What is the population of Leadville, CO?
2,633 people lived in Leadville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leadville, CO?
The ZIP code of Leadville is 80461.
What is the elevation of Leadville?
10,151 feet (3,094 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leadville?
Leadville North (1.3 mi), Twin Lakes (10.0 mi), Alma (12.3 mi), Fairplay (15.9 mi), Copper Mountain (16.6 mi).
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