81211 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to BUENA VISTA, CO 81211

81211 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Buena Vista, Colorado. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $49,975/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 81211 is $41,759.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 81211 earn an average of $26,217/year. Women earn only $16,362/year.

2,331 people in 81211 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 81211? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 15.7 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 4,425 men and 3,198 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 50.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,935 people (out of the 7,623 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,696 homes, and 65 businesses every day. 67 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

81211 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 39 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Valencia, Spain!) and -106 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 8,060 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 7,623
  • White Population: 7,108
  • Black Population: 272
  • Hispanic Population: 773
  • Asian Population: 60
  • Hawaiian Population: 5
  • Indian Population: 160
  • Male Population: 4,425
  • Female Population: 3,198
  • Median Age: 45
  • Median Age of Males: 41
  • Median Age of Females: 50
  • Geography

  • Region: West
  • Division: Mountain
  • State: Colorado
  • County: Chaffee
  • City: Buena Vista
  • Longitude: -106.2
  • Latitude: 38.8
  • Elevation: 8,061 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 719
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,116
  • Drive alone: 1,758
  • Carpool: 280
  • Public transit: 0
  • Ride bikes or walk: 67

  • Average commute time: 15.7 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 243
  •    5 - 9: 619
  •    10 - 14: 421
  •    15 - 19: 279
  •    20 - 24: 120
  •    25 - 29: 44
  •    30 - 34: 183
  •    35 - 39: 50
  •    40 - 44: 14
  •    45 - 59: 46
  •    60 - 89: 58
  •    90 plus: 39
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $232,900
  • Average Annual Household Income: $43,996
  • Businesses: 310
  • Employees: 1,468
  • Annual Payroll: $40,941,000
  • Average Family Income: $49,975
  • Median Family Income: $36,405
  • Average Income for Men: $26,217
  • Average Income for Women: $16,362
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 015
  • State FIPS Code: 08

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Schools in 81211 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Middle Schools
Harry L Mc Ginnis Middle School
South Railroad & Marquette
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
High Schools
Buena Vista High School
Railroad & Marquette
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Chaffee County High School
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Other Schools
Arrowhead Learning Center
109 Brookdale Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 81211 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://sor.state.co.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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