ZIP code 81252
Where is ZIP code 81252?
Westcliffe, Colorado
Custer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81252 belongs to Westcliffe, Colorado in Custer County. 81252 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 4,763 people live in the 81252 area, where the median household income is $69,527. The closest ZIP codes are 81232 (Hillside, 13.8 mi northwest), 81253 (Wetmore, 15.5 mi east) and 81131 (Crestone, 18.2 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 81252 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Westcliffe |
| Also accepted | Silver Cliff |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Custer County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 38.123, -105.4332 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81252
| Population | 4,763 · higher than 55% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 65% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.7 years · higher than 91% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $69,527 · lower than 67% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,403 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 44% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $401,900 · lower than 60% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $940 a month |
| Housing units | 4,190 |
| Households | 2,477 (1.91 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 612.95 sq mi (plus 1.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81252. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81252
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81232 | Hillside, CO | 13.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81253 | Wetmore, CO | 15.5 mi E | Standard |
| 81131 | Crestone, CO | 18.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81223 | Cotopaxi, CO | 22 mi NW | Standard |
| 81244 | Rockvale, CO | 22.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81221 | Coal Creek, CO | 22.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81143 | Moffat, CO | 22.8 mi W | Standard |
| 81215 | Canon City, CO | 24.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81226 | Florence, CO | 24.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 81212 | Canon City, CO | 25.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 81290 | Florence, CO | 25.1 mi NE | Unique |
| 81023 | Beulah, CO | 25.2 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81252 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81252
123 MAIN ST
WESTCLIFFE CO 81252
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SILVER CLIFF as the city name for 81252. Avoid Horn Creek, Rosita and Tanglewood Acres: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81252-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81252?
- 81252 is a Westcliffe, Colorado ZIP code. Silver Cliff is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 81252 in?
- ZIP code 81252 is in Custer County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81252 in?
- 81252 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81252?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81252 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81252?
- About 4,763 people live in ZIP code 81252, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81252?
- The median household income in 81252 is $69,527 a year, lower than 67% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81252?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81252 are 81232 (Hillside, 13.8 miles), 81253 (Wetmore, 15.5 miles), 81131 (Crestone, 18.2 miles) and 81223 (Cotopaxi, 22 miles).