81223 ZIP Code, Cotopaxi, CO
81223 is a ZIP code in Cotopaxi, Colorado in Fremont County. It covers 402 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81232, 81222 and 81233. 2,457 people live here in 1,116 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (92%). Median household income is $51,889, well below the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 59.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cotopaxi, CO
- County: Fremont County
- Land area: 402 sq mi
- Population: 2,457
- Median household income: $51,889
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,457 |
| Households | 1,116 |
| Median household income | $51,889 |
| Income per person | $30,813 |
| Median age | 59.6 |
| Homeowners | 91.6% |
| Median home value | $355,800 |
| Median rent | $1,699 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 50 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.1% |
| Broadband internet | 87.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 7.7% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 21.4% |
| $50–75K | 24.6% |
| $75–100K | 9.7% |
| $100–150K | 12.8% |
| $150–200K | 2.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.8% |
| 10–19 | 7.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.6% |
| 25–34 | 8.1% |
| 35–44 | 6.5% |
| 45–54 | 12.8% |
| 55–64 | 21.9% |
| 65–74 | 24.0% |
| 75+ | 12.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.0% |
| Owned outright | 33.7% |
| Rented | 5.2% |
| Vacant | 38.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.6% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 19.0% |
Businesses in 81223
24 business establishments with 70 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81232 (6.2 mi)
- 81222 — Coaldale CDP, CO (11 mi)
- 81233 — Howard CDP, CO (14 mi)
- 81212 — Cañon City city, CO (16 mi)
- 81143 — Moffat town, CO (19.2 mi)
- 81252 — Silver Cliff town, CO (20.2 mi)
- 81244 — Rockvale town, CO (24.3 mi)
Areas that include 81223
- Cotopaxi, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fremont County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 6: highest median home value in Fremont County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Fremont County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Fremont County
- No. 1 of 6: highest median age in Fremont County
- No. 1 of 6: fastest population growth in Fremont County
Mail every home in 81223
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81223, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81223 in?
- 81223 is a Cotopaxi, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81223 in?
- 81223 is in Fremont County.
- What is the population of 81223?
- About 2,457 people (±413), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,190.
- What is the median household income in 81223?
- $51,889 (±$12,021), 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 81223?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81223 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81223?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81232 (6.2 mi), 81222 (11 mi, Coaldale), 81233 (14 mi, Howard), 81212 (16 mi, Cañon City), 81143 (19.2 mi, Moffat) and 81252 (20.2 mi, Silver Cliff).
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