Custer County, CO ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes cover all or part of Custer County, Colorado: 81226, 81252, 81069 and 81253. The Census Bureau counts 5,247 residents in the county, with a median household income of $72,674 and a median home value of $392,100. Median household income ranges from $53,969 in 81226 to $97,513 in 81069. Its largest communities include Silver Cliff and Westcliffe.
Custer County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,247 |
| Households | 2,672 |
| Median household income | $72,674 |
| Median home value | $392,100 |
| Median age | 58.2 |
| Median rent | $1,069 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 14,424 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,765 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $53,969 (81226) to $97,513 (81069) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $67,146 |
| Homeowners | 81.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 9 routes, 5,112 homes (2 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Custer County: 81069 ($97,513)
- Most residents: 81226 (7,459 people)
- Highest homeownership: 81069 (87.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 81226 (25.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 81069 (18.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 81226 (41.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 81252 ($401,900)
Every ZIP code in Custer County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81226 | Florence | 7,459 | 2,275 | $53,969 | $258,800 | 74.3% | 25.3% | 10.8% | 5 | 2,749 | 12% of its land |
| 81252 | Westcliffe | 4,763 | 2,477 | $69,527 | $401,900 | 87.2% | 13.5% | 8.8% | 4 | 2,615 | 100% of its land |
| 81069 | Rye | 1,678 | 793 | $97,513 | $364,700 | 87.9% | 16.8% | 18.7% | — | — | 15% of its land |
| 81253 | Wetmore | 524 | 220 | $76,346 | $285,000 | 65.5% | 12.7% | 20.0% | — | — | 70% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Custer County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Silver Cliff — 863 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Westcliffe — 419 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Custer County, CO?
- 81226, 81252, 81069 and 81253. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Custer County?
- 5,247 residents in 2,672 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Custer County?
- $72,674 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $53,969 (81226) to $97,513 (81069).
- Which Custer County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 81069, at $97,513, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Custer County?
- For the 2 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 9 carrier routes reaching 5,112 residential and 251 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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