81211 Zip Code Profile

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 Tianjin, China!) and -106 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 8,060 feet above sea levell.

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• Alpine Breckenridge
• Aspen Saturday Market
• Aspen West End Condominium Association
• Benedict Commons
• Buffalo Homeowners Association
• Colorado Rockies Campground Association
• Crested Butte Farmers Market

• Guffey
• Minturn Market
• South Point Condominium Association
• The Minturn Market
• The Summit Residential Owners Association
• Vics Landing

• 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

• 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: 015
• State FIPS Code: 08

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View all schools in Buena Vista

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