Bachelor's Degree or Higher (% of Over 25) by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Colorado

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The Denver-Boulder metropolitan corridor and mountain resort communities such as those near Aspen, Vail, and Telluride exhibit the highest concentrations of bachelor's degree attainment, with many zip codes exceeding 50% of residents over 25 holding a degree. In stark contrast, the eastern plains and southern San Luis Valley display consistently low educational attainment rates, generally falling below 20%, reflecting the rural-urban divide in higher education access and economic opportunity. A notable secondary cluster of elevated attainment appears around Colorado Springs and Fort Collins, though these areas show more internal variability than the Denver-Boulder core.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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