81211 ZIP Code
Buena Vista, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81211 |
| City/Town: | Buena Vista |
| County: | Chaffee |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,007 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,529 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,563 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,121 |
| Median Home Value: | $485,900 |
| Land Area: | 477.7 sq miles
1237.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9729, -106.3805 |
Population Information (81211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,007 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,706 | 58.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,301 | 41.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 155 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 383 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 194 | 2.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 265 | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 561 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,284 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 926 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 926 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 762 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 777 | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,019 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 414 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 341 | 4.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $485,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,192 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,121 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,365 | 81.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 756 | 18.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,130 | 63.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,235 | 36.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,449 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 206 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 475 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,265 | 35.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,147 | 17.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 265 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,207 | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 884 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81211 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,529 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,154 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,890 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,563 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,652 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,237 | 88.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 415 | 11.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,600 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,504 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 452 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 267 | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,173 | 89.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 207 | 2.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 74 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 74 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 56 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 370 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 383 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 636 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 209 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 100 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 327 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81211 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 46 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 365 | 10.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 88 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 399 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 238 | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 965 | 28.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 355 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 323 | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 342 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 244 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81211 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,470 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 254 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 31 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 417 | 12.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81211 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 328 | 10.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 176 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 16 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 489 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 200 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 192 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 147 | 4.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 710 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 668 | 20.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 156 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 126 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 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 (81211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,128 | 76.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,432 | 55.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,958 | 36.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 645 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81211 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,129 | 63.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,384 | 41.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 797 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 210 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 64 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 531 | 15.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81211 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,240 | 78.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 204 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 68 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 162 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 43 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 404 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81211 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 339 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 981 | 23.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 844 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 415 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 491 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 251 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 371 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 45 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 365 | 8.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81211 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 310 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,118 | 27.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,089 | 50.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 576 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 28 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81211 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,660 | 49.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 956 | 28.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 513 | 15.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 13 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 96 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 45 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81211 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 188 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 599 | 17.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,448 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,130 | 33.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81211 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 47 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 30 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 316 | 14.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 732 | 34.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 867 | 40.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 134 | 6.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81211 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,492 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $518 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,192 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (81211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,365 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,489 | 44.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 218 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 897 | 26.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 706 | 21.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 480 | 14.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,258 | 37.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.00 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81211 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,336 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,622 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,095 | 48.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 187 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 372 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 636 | 14.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81211 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,009 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 29 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 23 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 554 | 54.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 213 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 190 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,063 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 382 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,773 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 916 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 79 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 488 | 53.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 349 | 38.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81211 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,189 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 789 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 273 | 34.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 516 | 65.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 81 | 10.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,580 | 94.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 133 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 427 | 321.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 427 | 321.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 427 | 321.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 72 | 54.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 74 | 55.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 229 | 172.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81211 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,852 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,437 | 94.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 415 | 5.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 287 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 76 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 52 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81211 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,365 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,805 | 83.4% | 89.4% |
Buena Vista, CO81211