| ZIP Code | 81201 |
|---|---|
| City | Salida |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 7,100 ft |
| Latitude | 38.555478 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.107468 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.02 |
| Below Poverty | 13.1% ▲ 31% above avg |
| College Grads | 61.2% ▲ 58% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 67% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,268 (17.8%) |
| Some College | 684 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 798 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 664 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,685 (51.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,850 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $631,700 ▲ 127% above avg ↑ 73% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,614/mo ↑ 64% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,407 |
| Vacant Units | 763 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,407 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 763 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
ZIP code 81201 is located in Salida, Colorado, within Chaffee County. With a population of 9,561, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.1 years. Economically, 81201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,850 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81201 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $631,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,614 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 73% since 2019.
The population of 81201 is primarily White (83.70%). Residents are highly educated — 61.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.1%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81201 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 81201 in Salida, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,561 residents, a median household income of $70,850, and a median home value of $631,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.