The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80727 sells for about $251,000, or $126 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $935 a month.
ZIP 80727 — Eckley
The housing market in 80727 is characterized by extreme rural stability and very low transaction volume. Prices remain highly affordable compared to state averages, driven by the area's agricultural economic base and limited housing supply. There is no significant new development or speculative activity, resulting in a stagnant but stable market environment.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including agricultural workers, retirees, or individuals looking for highly affordable housing in a small-town setting.
Median prices moved up 10.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 15.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80727, Yuma County CO
The area is served by rural district schools in Yuma County, characterized by small class sizes and limited extracurricular offerings typical of the Eastern Plains.
The region faces risks associated with high plains weather, including severe thunderstorms, hail, and occasional wildfire threats in the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Economic momentum is tied to the agricultural sector and local services in Yuma County, with minimal new residential development activity reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000).
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with residents typically traveling to nearby towns like Wray or Yuma for employment and services.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, focusing on open space, local community parks, and proximity to regional agricultural landscapes.
The rental market is limited in depth, with low turnover and a reliance on single-family housing stock; vacancy pressure is generally low due to the small population.
The local economy is heavily anchored in agriculture and agribusiness, with most employment opportunities found in the surrounding Yuma County area.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
Yuma County Assessor manages property valuations, typically following standard Colorado assessment cycles for agricultural and residential land.
Parcels are subject to standard county-level taxing districts, including school and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's exposure to severe weather events, including hail and wind damage common to the Eastern Plains.
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Data retrieved from SimpleMaps and Census ACS 5-year estimates.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Local community green space serving the town residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.