County

Chaffee County, CO

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Colorado

👥19,932Population
💰$69,948Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$599,531Median Home Value▲ 115% above avg
🎓53.4%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic9.7%
Black2.3%
Asian0.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads53.4% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,692 (18%)
Some College2,286 (15.3%)
Associates1,914 (12.8%)
Bachelors1,127 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree6,894 (46.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 18%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 46.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad18.0%
Some College15.3%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate46.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
63%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,948 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$599,530 ▲ 115% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,524/mo
Total Housing Units11,336
Vacant Units2,120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
66%
About Chaffee County, CO

Chaffee County is located in Colorado and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,932 residents. With a median age of 47.82, it is a mature county.

Chaffee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,947 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.

Housing in Chaffee County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $599,530 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,523. Homeownership rates are high at 72.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chaffee County are primarily White (84.58%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Chaffee County, CO is a solidly middle-class area in Colorado. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Chaffee County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
81211 Buena Vista 8,191 $62,132 $566,200 $1,413 10.8% 41.1%
81236 Nathrop 1,290 $96,372 $655,900 — 9.5% 73.8%
81242 Poncha Springs 890 $93,889 $479,000 $1,569 0.0% 54.1%
81201 Salida 9,561 $70,850 $631,700 $1,614 1.6% 61.2%

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