81226 Zip Code Profile

81226 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Florence, Colorado. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $117,500) are fairly typical for the Canon City area.

The average family income here is $42,189/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 81226 is $37,083.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 81226 earn an average of $24,490/year. Women earn only $17,351/year.

2,484 people in 81226 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 81226? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.1 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 6,063 men and 3,003 women. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,774 people (out of the 9,066 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,402 homes, and 164 businesses every day. 45 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

81226 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 38 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Adana, Turkey!) and -105 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 5,326 feet above sea levell.

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• Abbey Heights
• Beckwith Mountain Ranch
• Bessumer
• Boulder Springs
• Broadmoor Bluffs
• Broadway Heights
• Canon City Farmers' Market
• Casa Bella Vista
• Cheyenne Creek Metropolitan Park And Water District
• Cheyenne Mountain Neighborhood Association
• C.O.N.O.
• Copperfield Homeowners Association
• CSPD Falcon Division Citizens Advisory Committee
• Elm Grove Villa Townhomes
• Evening Farmer's Market on the Riverwalk
• Fountain Farmers Market - City Hall

• Fountain Farmers Market - First United Methodist Church
• Garden of the Gods Neighborhood Association
• Gentry Subdivision Home Owners Association
• Manitou Springs Midweek Farmers Market
• Mesa Springs Community Association
• Organization of Westside Neighbors (O.W.N.)
• SKYWAY ASSOCIATION
• Spires Neighborhood Watch
• The Reserve
• Top Of Skyway Homeowners Association
• Tucson Downtown Lions Club
• University Park Neighborhood Association, Inc.
• Villa Pourtales
• Westcliffe Farmers' Market
• Windmill Mesa

• Demographics

• Total Population: 9,066
• White Population: 7,679
• Black Population: 931
• Hispanic Population: 1,596
• Asian Population: 96
• Hawaiian Population: 9
• Indian Population: 326
• Male Population: 6,063
• Female Population: 3,003
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 38
• Median Age of Females: 44

• Geography

• Region: West
• Division: Mountain
• State: Colorado
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Canon City CO
• County: Fremont
• City: Florence
• Longitude: -105.1
• Latitude: 38.4
• Elevation: 5,327 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 719

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,374
• Drive alone: 1,842
• Carpool: 436
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 45


• Average commute time: 27.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 76
•    5 - 9: 304
•    10 - 14: 348
•    15 - 19: 553
•    20 - 24: 367
•    25 - 29: 72
•    30 - 34: 104
•    35 - 39: 25
•    40 - 44: 29
•    45 - 59: 193
•    60 - 89: 175
•    90 plus: 128

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $117,500
• Average Annual Household Income: $38,977
• Businesses: 91
• Employees: 572
• Annual Payroll: $16,284,000
• Average Family Income: $42,189
• Median Family Income: $30,502
• Average Income for Men: $24,490
• Average Income for Women: $17,351

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 7707.0
• Sr Senator: Michael F. Bennet (D)
• Jr Senator: Mark Udall (D)
• US House Representative: Doug Lamborn (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 043
• State FIPS Code: 08

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View all schools in Florence

Primary Schools

Fremont Elementary School

500 West 5th Street

Florence, CO 81226

(719) 784-6303

Middle Schools

Fremont Middle School

500 West 5th Street

Florence, CO 81226

(719) 784-4856

High Schools

Florence High School

215 North Maple Avenue

Florence, CO 81226

(719) 784-6414