81221 ZIP Code – Coal Creek, Colorado
ZIP code 81221 is a very small ZIP code located in Coal Creek, Colorado, within Fremont County with a population of approximately 452 residents. The median household income is $37,016 — well below the Colorado average and well below the national average. The median home value of $190,600 is below the national average, with 88.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $925 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing).
At 11.9%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the U.S. average. 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 42.0, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 81244, 81226, 81240.
ZIP Code 81221 Data
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ZIP 81221 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81221 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 452 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $190k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $925 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.0 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.9% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.2% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81244 – Rockvale
- 81226 – Florence
- 81240 – Penrose
- 81253 – Wetmore
- 81005 – Pueblo
- 81007 – Pueblo
- 81212 – Canon City
- 80926 – Colorado Springs
- 80860 – Victor
- 81252 – Westcliffe
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81244 | ROCKVALE | 553 | $55,450 |
| 81226 | FLORENCE | 8,221 | $58,487 |
| 81240 | PENROSE | 4,386 | $81,583 |
| 81253 | WETMORE | 457 | $68,393 |
| 81005 | PUEBLO | 31,499 | $66,607 |