81201 ZIP Code, Salida, CO
81201 is a ZIP code in Salida, Colorado — mostly in Chaffee County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Fremont County. It covers 401 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81242, 81227 and 81236. 9,294 people live here in 4,712 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (70% own). Median household income is $80,248, below the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 47.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Salida, CO
- County: Chaffee County
- Land area: 401 sq mi
- Population: 9,294
- Median household income: $80,248
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,294 |
| Households | 4,712 |
| Median household income | $80,248 |
| Income per person | $51,183 |
| Median age | 47.8 |
| Homeowners | 69.5% |
| Median home value | $674,000 |
| Median rent | $1,459 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% |
| Broadband internet | 89.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 13.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.3% |
| $100–150K | 13.8% |
| $150–200K | 12.4% |
| $200K+ | 11.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.2% |
| 10–19 | 6.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–44 | 15.2% |
| 45–54 | 13.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 17.1% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.4% |
| Owned outright | 27.2% |
| Rented | 27.0% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.2% |
| Townhome | 4.2% |
| 2–4 units | 9.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 6.1% |
Businesses in 81201
595 business establishments with 4,706 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 99
- Construction: 90
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 67
- Accommodation and Food Services: 63
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 60
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 50
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 48
- Manufacturing: 23
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81242 — Poncha Springs town, CO (6.1 mi)
- 81227 — Garfield CDP, CO (9.9 mi)
- 81236 — Nathrop CDP, CO (11.9 mi)
- 81233 — Howard CDP, CO (16.5 mi)
- 81155 — Bonanza town, CO (18.7 mi)
- 81222 — Coaldale CDP, CO (21 mi)
- 81241 — Pitkin town, CO (21.5 mi)
- 81248 (23.2 mi)
Areas that include 81201
- Salida, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Poncha Springs, CO ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Maysville, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Smeltertown, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chaffee County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Fremont County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81201, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81201 in?
- 81201 is a Salida, CO mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Maysville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81201 in?
- 81201 is mostly in Chaffee County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Fremont County.
- What is the population of 81201?
- About 9,294 people (±448), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,128.
- What is the median household income in 81201?
- $80,248 (±$15,422), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 81201?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81201 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81201?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81242 (6.1 mi, Poncha Springs), 81227 (9.9 mi, Garfield), 81236 (11.9 mi, Nathrop), 81233 (16.5 mi, Howard), 81155 (18.7 mi, Bonanza) and 81222 (21 mi, Coaldale).
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