81211 ZIP Code – Buena Vista, Colorado
81211 is a ZIP code serving Buena Vista, Colorado in Chaffee County with a population of approximately 8,007 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $60,529, which is below the Colorado average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $485,900, well above the national average, with 73.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,192 is near the national average. Housing consists of 91% single-family (increasing).
At 10.9%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 7.9% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The population has a median age of 47.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 81228, 81236, 81251.
ZIP Code 81211 Data
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ZIP 81211 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81211 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,007 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $485k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,192 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.0 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.2% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81228 – Granite
- 81236 – Nathrop
- 81251 – Twin Lakes
- 80440 – Fairplay
- 81210 – Almont
- 81241 – Pitkin
- 81227 – Monarch
- 80461 – Leadville
- 80449 – Hartsel
- 81201 – Salida
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81228 | GRANITE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 81236 | NATHROP | 1,738 | $91,082 |
| 81251 | TWIN LAKES | 351 | $70,054 |
| 80440 | FAIRPLAY | 2,574 | $85,106 |
| 81210 | ALMONT | 301 | Not provided |