81211 ZIP Code, Buena Vista, CO
81211 is a ZIP code in Buena Vista, Colorado in Chaffee County. It covers 478 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81228, 81251 and 80461. 8,302 people live here in 3,876 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $88,083, close to the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 48.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Buena Vista, CO
- County: Chaffee County
- Land area: 478 sq mi
- Population: 8,302
- Median household income: $88,083
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,302 |
| Households | 3,876 |
| Median household income | $88,083 |
| Income per person | $45,070 |
| Median age | 48.3 |
| Homeowners | 73.0% |
| Median home value | $677,400 |
| Median rent | $1,849 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Broadband internet | 88.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.3% |
| $10–15K | 8.8% |
| $15–25K | 1.1% |
| $25–35K | 5.4% |
| $35–50K | 8.0% |
| $50–75K | 19.5% |
| $75–100K | 12.5% |
| $100–150K | 16.5% |
| $150–200K | 18.0% |
| $200K+ | 9.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.5% |
| 10–19 | 3.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 15.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.8% |
| 45–54 | 13.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.7% |
| 65–74 | 14.9% |
| 75+ | 9.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.0% |
| Owned outright | 26.4% |
| Rented | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.2% |
| Townhome | 4.4% |
| 2–4 units | 1.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.9% |
| 20+ units | 2.5% |
| Mobile / other | 3.3% |
Businesses in 81211
401 business establishments with 2,200 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 74
- Accommodation and Food Services: 52
- Retail Trade: 48
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 43
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 38
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 29
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 27
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 23
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81228 (6.9 mi)
- 81251 — Twin Lakes CDP, CO (12.1 mi)
- 80461 — Leadville North CDP, CO (19.3 mi)
- 81210 (19.6 mi)
- 81611 — Aspen city, CO (20.1 mi)
- 80440 — Fairplay town, CO (20.6 mi)
- 81236 — Nathrop CDP, CO (21.4 mi)
- 81241 — Pitkin town, CO (23.9 mi)
Areas that include 81211
- Buena Vista, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Johnson Village, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chaffee County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81211, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81211 in?
- 81211 is a Buena Vista, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81211 in?
- 81211 is in Chaffee County.
- What is the population of 81211?
- About 8,302 people (±499), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,224.
- What is the median household income in 81211?
- $88,083 (±$20,081), 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 81211?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81211 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81211?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81228 (6.9 mi), 81251 (12.1 mi, Twin Lakes), 80461 (19.3 mi, Leadville North), 81210 (19.6 mi), 81611 (20.1 mi, Aspen) and 80440 (20.6 mi, Fairplay).
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