% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Colorado

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

SNAP participation rates across Colorado exhibit stark geographic contrasts, with the highest concentrations (30–50%) clustered in the south-central region around the San Luis Valley and portions of the southeastern plains, areas historically characterized by higher poverty rates and limited economic opportunity. The Front Range urban corridor, particularly zip codes in and around Denver, displays a wide range from under 5% in affluent suburban areas to 20–25% in specific urban neighborhoods. Much of the mountainous western slope and ski-resort communities show consistently low SNAP utilization (under 5%), while the northeastern plains present a patchwork of moderate participation rates generally ranging from 10–20%.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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