ZIP code 81226
Where is ZIP code 81226?
Florence, Colorado
Fremont County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81226 belongs to Florence, Colorado in Fremont County. 81226 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 7,459 people live in the 81226 area, where the median household income is $53,969. The closest ZIP codes are 81290 (Florence, 0.4 mi northeast), 81221 (Coal Creek, 2.1 mi southwest) and 81244 (Rockvale, 2.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 81226 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Florence |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 38.385, -105.1232 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81226
| Population | 7,459 · higher than 62% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 57 · higher than 59% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.5 years · higher than 52% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 67% / 33% |
| Median household income | $53,969 · lower than 84% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,944 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $258,800 · lower than 78% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $812 a month |
| Housing units | 2,459 |
| Households | 2,275 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 129.77 sq mi (plus 0.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81226. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81226
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81290 | Florence, CO | 0.4 mi NE | Unique |
| 81221 | Coal Creek, CO | 2.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81244 | Rockvale, CO | 2.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81212 | Canon City, CO | 6.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 81240 | Penrose, CO | 6.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 81253 | Wetmore, CO | 18.2 mi S | Standard |
| 81007 | Pueblo, CO | 18.6 mi E | Standard |
| 81215 | Canon City, CO | 20.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 80860 | Victor, CO | 22.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81023 | Beulah, CO | 22.4 mi S | Standard |
| 81252 | Westcliffe, CO | 24.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 80926 | Colorado Springs, CO | 26.2 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81226 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81226
123 MAIN ST
FLORENCE CO 81226
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Brewster, Portland and Williamsburg: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81226-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Florence, CO
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81226?
- 81226 is a Florence, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81226 in?
- ZIP code 81226 is in Fremont County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81226 in?
- 81226 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81226?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81226 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81226?
- About 7,459 people live in ZIP code 81226, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81226?
- The median household income in 81226 is $53,969 a year, lower than 84% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81226?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81226 are 81290 (Florence, 0.4 miles), 81221 (Coal Creek, 2.1 miles), 81244 (Rockvale, 2.4 miles) and 81212 (Canon City, 6.6 miles).