ZIP code 81223
Where is ZIP code 81223?
Cotopaxi, Colorado
Fremont County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81223 belongs to Cotopaxi, Colorado in Fremont County. 81223 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 719. About 2,457 people live in the 81223 area, where the median household income is $51,889. The closest ZIP codes are 81233 (Howard, 5.2 mi northwest), 81222 (Coaldale, 5.3 mi west) and 81232 (Hillside, 8.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 81223 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cotopaxi |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 38.3703, -105.6881 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81223
| Population | 2,457 · lower than 52% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 69% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.6 years · higher than 92% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $51,889 · lower than 86% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,813 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $355,800 · lower than 67% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,699 a month |
| Housing units | 1,803 |
| Households | 1,116 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 8.4% |
| Land area | 401.75 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81223. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81223
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81233 | Howard, CO | 5.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 81222 | Coaldale, CO | 5.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81232 | Hillside, CO | 8.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81215 | Canon City, CO | 13.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81201 | Salida, CO | 19.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 81252 | Westcliffe, CO | 22 mi SE | Standard |
| 81242 | Poncha Springs, CO | 23.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81155 | Villa Grove, CO | 23.5 mi W | Standard |
| 81143 | Moffat, CO | 23.9 mi S | Standard |
| 81212 | Canon City, CO | 26 mi E | Standard |
| 81244 | Rockvale, CO | 28.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 81131 | Crestone, CO | 28.8 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81223 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81223
123 MAIN ST
COTOPAXI CO 81223
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Texas Creek: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81223-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81223?
- 81223 is a Cotopaxi, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81223 in?
- ZIP code 81223 is in Fremont County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81223 in?
- 81223 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81223?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81223 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81223?
- About 2,457 people live in ZIP code 81223, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81223?
- The median household income in 81223 is $51,889 a year, lower than 86% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81223?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81223 are 81233 (Howard, 5.2 miles), 81222 (Coaldale, 5.3 miles), 81232 (Hillside, 8.4 miles) and 81215 (Canon City, 13.6 miles).