81212 ZIP Code
Canon City, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81212 |
| City/Town: | Canon City |
| County: | Fremont |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,146 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,262 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,949 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,747 |
| Median Home Value: | $269,800 |
| Land Area: | 672.0 sq miles
1740.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5424, -105.4235 |
Population Information (81212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,146 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,460 | 57.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,686 | 42.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,450 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,352 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,600 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,338 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,687 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,823 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,016 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,875 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,620 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,210 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,161 | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,064 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 950 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $269,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $970 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,747 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,627 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,120 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,383 | 72.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,244 | 27.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,719 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 698 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,705 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,630 | 39.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,405 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,161 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,623 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,497 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,262 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,865 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,324 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,949 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,514 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,919 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 553 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,938 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,595 | 69.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,506 | 23.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 704 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 114 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,889 | 86.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,145 | 3.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 447 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 227 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 454 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,984 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,693 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,510 | 14.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,405 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 180 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,920 | 9.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81212 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 829 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 652 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,227 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,175 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,354 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,997 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,662 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,723 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 707 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 301 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81212 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,037 | 73.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 951 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 434 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 124 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,233 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81212 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 330 | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 968 | 8.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 725 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 33 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 907 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 373 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 51 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 781 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 919 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,912 | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,114 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 512 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,294 | 11.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.4% | 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 (81212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,600 | 76.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,615 | 45.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,738 | 45.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,728 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81212 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,174 | 61.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,843 | 41.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,240 | 27.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 996 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 347 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,932 | 16.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81212 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,097 | 71.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 258 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 224 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 365 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 278 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 266 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 658 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,567 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81212 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 74 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 420 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,798 | 14.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,705 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,577 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,430 | 19.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 721 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,156 | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 458 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,408 | 18.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81212 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 301 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 951 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,818 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,875 | 46.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,308 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 494 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81212 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,023 | 77.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 515 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,671 | 14.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 304 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81212 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 691 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,797 | 32.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,917 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,222 | 27.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81212 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 542 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 345 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 679 | 8.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 984 | 11.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,474 | 29.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,590 | 30.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 732 | 8.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 37 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,404 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $433 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $970 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (81212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,627 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,314 | 45.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,318 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,882 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,485 | 30.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,596 | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,816 | 41.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81212 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,184 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,886 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,444 | 46.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 365 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,310 | 14.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,089 | 12.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81212 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,036 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 308 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 301 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,419 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,175 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 833 | 16.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,738 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,739 | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,328 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,171 | 19.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 347 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,388 | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,436 | 47.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81212 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,886 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,028 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,858 | 46.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,121 | 52.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 733 | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,599 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 250 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 547 | 218.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 547 | 218.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 547 | 218.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 234 | 93.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 6.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 198 | 79.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81212 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,696 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,216 | 95.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,480 | 4.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,277 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 91 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 69 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 43 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81212 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,627 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,493 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Canon City, CO81212