81201 ZIP Code
Salida, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81201 |
| City/Town: | Salida |
| County: | Chaffee |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,922 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,500 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,427 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,151 |
| Median Home Value: | $542,600 |
| Land Area: | 400.6 sq miles
1037.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5555, -106.1075 |
Population Information (81201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,922 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,224 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,698 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 457 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 444 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 350 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 376 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 347 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,040 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,171 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,010 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 459 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 741 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,590 | 17.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 746 | 8.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 191 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $542,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,594 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,151 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,414 | 85.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 737 | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,065 | 69.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,349 | 30.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,948 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 168 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 192 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,330 | 19.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,233 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 746 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,023 | 29.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,256 | 18.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,500 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,606 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,766 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,427 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,498 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,384 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 114 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,121 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,179 | 72.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 570 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 635 | 14.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,923 | 88.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 31 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 144 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 162 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 662 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 385 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,090 | 12.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 740 | 8.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 87 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 64 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 199 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 255 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 161 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 338 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 443 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 521 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 822 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 533 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 550 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 371 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 420 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,444 | 55.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 312 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 252 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 344 | 7.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 972 | 22.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 409 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 135 | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 80 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 327 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 106 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 91 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 215 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 654 | 14.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 967 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 883 | 20.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 179 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 229 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,996 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,332 | 59.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,097 | 45.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 770 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,131 | 70.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,710 | 38.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,104 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 218 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 238 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 487 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,020 | 78.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 143 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 147 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 335 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 72 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 15 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 22 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 391 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 55 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 864 | 16.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 777 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 808 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 317 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 673 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 114 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 278 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 174 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,091 | 21.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 33 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 516 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,427 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,773 | 53.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 317 | 6.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 85 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,246 | 50.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 811 | 18.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 858 | 19.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 333 | 7.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 103 | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 63 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 95 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,593 | 36.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,707 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,019 | 23.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 135 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 15 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 30 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 64 | 2.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 186 | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 943 | 30.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,392 | 45.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 300 | 9.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,846 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $448 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,594 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (81201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,414 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,094 | 47.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 644 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 696 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,422 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,158 | 26.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,832 | 41.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,502 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 837 | 23.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,166 | 61.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 96 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 354 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 647 | 18.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,444 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 184 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 41 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 564 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 299 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 356 | 24.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,411 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 487 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,766 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,235 | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 83 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 523 | 42.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 629 | 50.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,757 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,087 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 275 | 25.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 800 | 73.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 203 | 18.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,690 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 117 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 232 | 198.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 232 | 198.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 232 | 198.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 79 | 67.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 31 | 26.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,465 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,983 | 94.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 482 | 5.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 301 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 76 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 105 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,414 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,087 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
Salida, CO81201