| ZIP Code | 81223 |
|---|---|
| City | Cotopaxi |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 6,795 ft |
| Latitude | 38.364528 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.612647 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.3 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 18.7% ▲ 87% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 482 (26.5%) |
| Some College | 330 (18.2%) |
| Associates | 324 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 257 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 424 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,587 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $322,800 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 126% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,767 |
| Vacant Units | 742 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,767 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 742 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 81223 is located in Cotopaxi, Colorado, within Fremont County. With a population of 2,175, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.3 years. Economically, 81223 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,587 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81223 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $322,800 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 126% since 2019.
The population of 81223 is primarily White (93.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.7%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81223 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 48%.
Overall, ZIP code 81223 in Cotopaxi, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,175 residents, a median household income of $46,587, and a median home value of $322,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.