ZIP code 81236
Where is ZIP code 81236?
Nathrop, Colorado
Chaffee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81236 belongs to Nathrop, Colorado in Chaffee County. 81236 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 codes 719 and 970. About 1,748 people live in the 81236 area, where the median household income is $98,170. The closest ZIP codes are 81211 (Buena Vista, 9 mi north), 81242 (Poncha Springs, 13.8 mi south) and 81201 (Salida, 14.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 81236 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Nathrop |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 719, 970 |
| Coordinates | 38.7103, -106.1166 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81236
| Population | 1,748 · lower than 56% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 61% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.2 years · higher than 74% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $98,170 · higher than 66% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,967 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 71% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $745,400 · higher than 86% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,219 |
| Households | 760 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 99% / 1.4% |
| Land area | 159.84 sq mi (plus 0.29 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81236. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81236
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81211 | Buena Vista, CO | 9 mi N | Standard |
| 81242 | Poncha Springs, CO | 13.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81201 | Salida, CO | 14.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 81227 | Monarch, CO | 14.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 80449 | Hartsel, CO | 21.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 81241 | Pitkin, CO | 22.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81228 | Granite, CO | 23.4 mi N | Standard |
| 81248 | Sargents, CO | 26.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81233 | Howard, CO | 28 mi SE | Standard |
| 81237 | Ohio City, CO | 28.5 mi W | Standard |
| 81155 | Villa Grove, CO | 28.7 mi S | Standard |
| 81222 | Coaldale, CO | 28.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81236 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81236
123 MAIN ST
NATHROP CO 81236
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Alpine Village, Iron City, Mount Princeton and Saint Elmo: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81236-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81236?
- 81236 is a Nathrop, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81236 in?
- ZIP code 81236 is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81236 in?
- 81236 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81236?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81236 use area codes 719 and 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81236?
- About 1,748 people live in ZIP code 81236, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81236?
- The median household income in 81236 is $98,170 a year, higher than 66% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81236?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81236 are 81211 (Buena Vista, 9 miles), 81242 (Poncha Springs, 13.8 miles), 81201 (Salida, 14.3 miles) and 81227 (Monarch, 14.5 miles).