Chaffee County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
20,074
population (2021)
+12.7%
pop change since 2010
08015
FIPS code
Chaffee County ZIP code map
About Chaffee County
Chaffee County is located in Colorado and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,074 as of 2021,
an increase of
12.7% from 17,809 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Chaffee County is 08015.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,074 |
| 2010 population | 17,809 |
| Change | +12.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08015 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Chaffee County
ZIP codes for Chaffee County, CO (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81201 | Salida | Chaffee | View map |
| 81211 | Buena Vista | Chaffee | View map |
| 81227 | Monarch | Chaffee | View map |
| 81228 | Granite | Chaffee | View map |
| 81236 | Nathrop | Chaffee | View map |
| 81242 | Poncha Springs | Chaffee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,667
Population
47.4
Median age
$66,705
Median household income
$37,785
Per capita income
$550,867
Median home value
$1,002
Median monthly rent
73.6%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
7,852
Housing units
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
366
Under 5
335
509
5–9
466
339
10–14
311
350
15–19
321
476
20–24
436
1,239
25–34
1,136
1,250
35–44
1,146
1,109
45–54
1,016
682
55–59
625
828
60–64
759
1,610
65–74
1,475
688
75–84
631
294
85+
270
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,828 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 15,839 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,968 | 29.6% |
| Median age | 47.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.8%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
1.1%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,747 | 85.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,119 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 855 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 218 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 218 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 207 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $66,705 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
9.0%
$300k–$500k
28.7%
$500k–$1M
48.5%
$1M+
8.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $550,867 |
| Median rent / month | $1,002 |
| Owner occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 23.1% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 9.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.06 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% |
| 3 or more | 28.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.3% |
| Electricity | 17.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 30.1% |
| Wood | 6.3% |
| Solar | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,150 | 54.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 487 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,736 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,204 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,809 | 20.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,477 | 42.5% |
| Average household size | 2.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.3% | 13.9% |
| Married | 61.6% | 63.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
21.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 262 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,372 | 55.5% |
| High school | 542 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 563 | 16.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.4%
Professional & management
12.3%
Construction
10.3%
Retail trade
8.8%
Public administration
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Other services
3.0%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 4.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.3% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 12.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.4% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 8.7% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.2%
Under 18 years
6.5%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
21.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.8% |
| Retirement income | 30.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,106 | 9.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 21.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.4% |
| Public insurance | 48.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,966 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 551 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 359 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 119 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,000 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 17,745 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 7,005 | 37.5% |
| Foreign born | 255 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 667 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 267 | 63.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,996 | 16% |
| Italian | 1,939 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 752 | 4% |
| English | 729 | 3.9% |
| Polish | 271 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 152 | 0.8% |
| German | 52 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 47 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 39 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.8% |
| Internet access | 90.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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