City

Florence, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Fremont County  ·  Colorado

👥7,933Population
💰$59,450Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$240,700Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓21.8%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.6% Female 34.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.4%Hispanic: 17.7%Black: 7.4%Asian: 2.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White67.4%
Hispanic17.7%
Black7.4%
Asian2.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
10%
25–44
33%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads21.8% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma72 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,775 (32.5%)
Some College1,543 (28.2%)
Associates886 (16.2%)
Bachelors367 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree823 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 28.2%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College28.2%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,450 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$240,700 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$726/mo
Total Housing Units2,620
Vacant Units237

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Florence, CO

Florence is a city in Colorado, located in Fremont County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 7,933 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Florence is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,450 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Florence is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $726 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Florence is less-educated. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.44%).

Florence, 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 Florence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81226 7,933 $59,450 $240,700 $726 1.9% 21.8% 71.5%