ZIP Code 81221 Demographics

Fremont County, Colorado  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 81221 compared to county averages.

Total Population

452

↓ 99.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$37,016

↓ 34.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$190,600

↓ 27.9% vs county

Median Age

36.5 yrs

↑ 18.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

9.2%

↓ +93.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 81221 compares to Fremont County and Colorado overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 81221 $37k Fremont $56k Colorado $88k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 81221 $191k Fremont $264k Colorado $466k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

87.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$925

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 81221 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$190,600
Down Payment (20%)$38,120
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,211P&I: $964 | Tax: $191 | Ins: $56
Rent (Local Median)
$925
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $286/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 81221, sorted by distance.

81244 1.8 mi away fremont county 81226 2.3 mi away fremont county 81253 10.7 mi away custer county 81212 17.9 mi away fremont county 81005 20.0 mi away pueblo county

About Fremont County

Fremont County is located in Colorado and has a total population of 49,107. The county's median household income is $56,165 and median home value is $264,300. ZIP code 81221 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.