City

Canon City, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Fremont County  ·  Colorado

👥32,355Population
💰$63,545Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$286,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.7%Hispanic: 13.3%Black: 3.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White78.7%
Hispanic13.3%
Black3.4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma80 (0.3%)
HS Graduate7,336 (31.4%)
Some College4,989 (21.3%)
Associates3,614 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,906 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree5,472 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College21.3%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,545 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$286,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units12,918
Vacant Units1,215

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Canon City, CO

Canon City is a city in Colorado, located in Fremont County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 32,355 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Canon City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,545 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Canon City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $286,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canon City is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.71%).

Canon City, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Canon City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81212 32,355 $63,545 $286,300 $1,063 4.7% 31.5% 73.8%