City

Salida, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Chaffee County  ·  Colorado

👥9,561Population
💰$70,850Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$631,700Median Home Value▲ 127% above avg
🎓61.2%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 9.3%Asian: 1.3%Other: 5.3%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian1.3%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads61.2% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,268 (17.8%)
Some College684 (9.6%)
Associates798 (11.2%)
Bachelors664 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree3,685 (51.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 17.8%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 51.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad17.8%
Some College9.6%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate51.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,850 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$631,700 ▲ 127% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,614/mo
Total Housing Units5,407
Vacant Units763

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
70%
About Salida, CO

Salida is a city in Colorado, located in Chaffee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,561 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Salida is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,850 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Salida is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $631,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,614 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salida is highly educated. 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.7%).

Salida, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Salida
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81201 9,561 $70,850 $631,700 $1,614 1.6% 61.2% 68.6%