| ZIP Code | 81226 |
|---|---|
| City | Florence |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 5,749 ft |
| Latitude | 38.337906 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.089415 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 21.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 72 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,775 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 1,543 (28.2%) |
| Associates | 886 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 367 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 823 (15.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,450 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $240,700 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $726/mo ↓ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,620 |
| Vacant Units | 237 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,620 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 237 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 81226 is located in Florence, Colorado, within Fremont County. With a population of 7,933, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 81226 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,450 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81226 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $240,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $726 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 70% since 2019.
The population of 81226 is majority White (67.44%). Residents are less-educated — 21.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.3%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81226 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 81226 in Florence, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,933 residents, a median household income of $59,450, and a median home value of $240,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.