| ZIP Code | 81212 |
|---|---|
| City | Canon City |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 5,802 ft |
| Latitude | 38.542383 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.423488 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 80 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,336 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 4,989 (21.3%) |
| Associates | 3,614 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,906 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,472 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,545 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $286,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,063/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,918 |
| Vacant Units | 1,215 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,918 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,215 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 81212 is located in Canon City, Colorado, within Fremont County. With a population of 32,355, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 81212 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,545 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81212 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $286,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,063 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 61% since 2019.
The population of 81212 is primarily White (78.71%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.6%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81212 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 81212 in Canon City, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 32,355 residents, a median household income of $63,545, and a median home value of $286,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.