| ZIP Code | 81236 |
|---|---|
| City | Nathrop |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 12,633 ft |
| Latitude | 38.676257 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.263703 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 2.5% ▼ 75% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.8% ▲ 90% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.5% ▲ 94% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 72 (6.8%) |
| Some College | 134 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 73 (6.9%) |
| Bachelors | 69 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 716 (67.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,372 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $655,900 ▲ 135% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,201 |
| Vacant Units | 578 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,201 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 578 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 81236 is located in Nathrop, Colorado, within Chaffee County. With a population of 1,290, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.5 years. Economically, 81236 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,372 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81236 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $655,900 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 81236 is primarily White (92.33%). Residents are highly educated — 73.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.5%. Household income has grown by 57% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81236 stands at 9.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 81236 in Nathrop, CO is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,290 residents, a median household income of $96,372, and a median home value of $655,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.