81226 ZIP Code – Florence, Colorado
81226 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Florence, Colorado, part of Fremont County with a population of approximately 8,221 residents. The median household income is $58,487 — below the Colorado average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $221,900, near the national average, with 74.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $696 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.1% is near the U.S. average. 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 40.9, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 81221, 81244, 81253.
ZIP Code 81226 Data
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ZIP 81226 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81226 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,221 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $221k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $696 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.7% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81221 – Coal Creek
- 81244 – Rockvale
- 81253 – Wetmore
- 81240 – Penrose
- 81005 – Pueblo
- 81007 – Pueblo
- 81023 – Beulah
- 81252 – Westcliffe
- 81212 – Canon City
- 80926 – Colorado Springs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81221 | COAL CREEK | 452 | $37,016 |
| 81244 | ROCKVALE | 553 | $55,450 |
| 81253 | WETMORE | 457 | $68,393 |
| 81240 | PENROSE | 4,386 | $81,583 |
| 81005 | PUEBLO | 31,499 | $66,607 |