Twin Lakes
Census-designated place in Lake County, Colorado
Twin Lakes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lake County, Colorado, with 204 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 9,199 ft (2,804 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Leadville, 10.0 miles N.
- 204residents (2020 Census)
- 9,199 ftelevation · 2,804 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 30 / sq mipopulation density
- 81228ZIP code
About Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes is a pair of glacier-carved alpine lakes about 15 miles (24 km) south of historic Leadville, Colorado. They are downstream along the Arkansas River, whose headwaters are by Leadville. The lakes, however, are on a tributary, Lake Creek, which joins the Arkansas just below the lakes. After dredging, the lakes now have a surface area of 2,700 acres (11 km2), and they serve as a reservoir to store water for use in the Front Range. Both east and west lakes are recreation areas for boating and fishing.
Twin Lakes is also the name of an adjacent census-designated place (CDP) and a post office in and governed by Lake County, Colorado, United States. The Twin Lakes post office has the ZIP Code 81251. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Twin Lakes CDP was 204.
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Living in Twin Lakes
- Median household income
- $142,601
- Median home value
- $680,200
- Median age
- 63
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Twin Lakes had 204 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 204 |
|---|---|
| Density | 30 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Twin Lakes at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 204 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.73 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 9,199 ft (2,804 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1037° N, 106.3190° W |
| ZIP code | 81228 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0879105 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Twin Lakes
- Leadville10.0 mi N
- Leadville North10.8 mi N
- Alma18.4 mi NE
- Fairplay19.1 mi NE
- Buena Vista21.2 mi SE
- Johnson Village23.2 mi SE
- Norrie23.8 mi NW
- Copper Mountain26.5 mi N
- Nathrop27.8 mi SE
- Red Cliff28.2 mi N
- Blue River28.2 mi NE
- Hartsel28.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Twin Lakes
What county is Twin Lakes in?
Twin Lakes is in Lake County, Colorado.
What is the population of Twin Lakes, CO?
204 people lived in Twin Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Twin Lakes, CO?
The ZIP code of Twin Lakes is 81228.
What is the elevation of Twin Lakes?
9,199 feet (2,804 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Twin Lakes?
Leadville (10.0 mi), Leadville North (10.8 mi), Alma (18.4 mi), Fairplay (19.1 mi), Buena Vista (21.2 mi).
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