81226 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to FLORENCE, CO 81226

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 Palermo, Italy!) and -105 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 5,326 feet above sea levell.

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  • 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
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 81226 Zip Code

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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

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In the 81226 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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