81222 ZIP Code — Coaldale, CO

Fremont County, Colorado

ZIP code 81222 is located in Coaldale, Colorado, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 31.95 square miles and serves a population of 379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81222

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,000.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81222 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

379

population

31.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coaldale	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	379
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	31.95 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.3567
Longitude	-105.8111
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	47.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	31.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	19.5%	2.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

379

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

Median household income

$167,688

Per capita income

$275,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

28.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

200

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	11.6%
18 and over	335	88.4%
65 and over	18	4.7%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	379	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	47.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	31.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	19.5%	2.7%	9.6%

$10k–$15k 25.0%

$25k–$35k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k+ 31.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	25.0%
$25k–$35k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	18.9%
$200k+	31.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 37.2%

$500k–$1M 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$275,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	26.0%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	41.5%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	19.0%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	69.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.2%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.8%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	56.1%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	55	37.2%
Households with children under 18	19	12.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	18	12.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	14.4%
Married	79.9%	33.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.4%
Divorced	0.0%	24.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 22.5%

HS graduate 59.5%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	44	60.3%
High school	29	39.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 47.9%

Professional & management 38.7%

Construction 13.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	61.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	32.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 28.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 31.9%

Married-couple families 28.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	379	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	379	100.0%
Born in same state	379	100.0%
Born in different state	253	66.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	87.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81222

What city is ZIP code 81222 in?

ZIP code 81222 is primarily assigned to Coaldale, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81222 in?

ZIP code 81222 falls within Fremont County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81222?

28% of residents in ZIP code 81222 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81222 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 81222 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81222?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 81222?

ZIP code 81222 has an estimated population of 379 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81222 in?

ZIP code 81222 observes the MST timezone.