ZIP code 81253
Where is ZIP code 81253?
Wetmore, Colorado
Custer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81253 belongs to Wetmore, Colorado in Custer County. 81253 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 524 people live in the 81253 area, where the median household income is $76,346. The closest ZIP codes are 81023 (Beulah, 9.9 mi east), 81252 (Westcliffe, 15.5 mi west) and 81221 (Coal Creek, 16.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 81253 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wetmore |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Custer County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 38.1217, -105.1477 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81253
| Population | 524 · lower than 76% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 69% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 55.2 years · higher than 87% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 41% / 59% |
| Median household income | $76,346 · lower than 59% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,189 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $285,000 · lower than 76% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 220 |
| Households | 220 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 35% |
| Land area | 94.01 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81253. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81253
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81023 | Beulah, CO | 9.9 mi E | Standard |
| 81252 | Westcliffe, CO | 15.5 mi W | Standard |
| 81221 | Coal Creek, CO | 16.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81244 | Rockvale, CO | 17.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81069 | Rye, CO | 18.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 81226 | Florence, CO | 18.2 mi N | Standard |
| 81290 | Florence, CO | 18.6 mi N | Unique |
| 81019 | Colorado City, CO | 20.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81212 | Canon City, CO | 22.7 mi N | Standard |
| 81240 | Penrose, CO | 22.8 mi N | Standard |
| 81040 | Gardner, CO | 23.2 mi S | Standard |
| 81232 | Hillside, CO | 27.1 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81253 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81253
123 MAIN ST
WETMORE CO 81253
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Greenwood: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81253-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81253?
- 81253 is a Wetmore, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81253 in?
- ZIP code 81253 is in Custer County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81253 in?
- 81253 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81253?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81253 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81253?
- About 524 people live in ZIP code 81253, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81253?
- The median household income in 81253 is $76,346 a year, lower than 59% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81253?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81253 are 81023 (Beulah, 9.9 miles), 81252 (Westcliffe, 15.5 miles), 81221 (Coal Creek, 16.5 miles) and 81244 (Rockvale, 17.2 miles).