81226 ZIP Code — Florence, CO

Fremont County, Colorado

ZIP code 81226 is located in Florence, Colorado, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 129.77 square miles and serves a population of 8,221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81226

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $58,487. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 81226 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,221

population

129.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81226 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81226

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Florence	Acceptable
Florence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81290 Florence (5 mi) 81240 Penrose (10.1 mi) 81212 Canon City (14.9 mi) 81253 Wetmore (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,221
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	129.77 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	38.3296
Longitude	-105.1688
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	47.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	31.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	18.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

8,221

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$58,487

Median household income

$22,137

Per capita income

$221,900

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,928

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

146

Under 5

177

5–9

162

10–14

313

15–19

146

253

20–24

118

919

25–34

431

986

35–44

462

962

45–54

451

440

55–59

206

329

60–64

154

635

65–74

297

218

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	908	11.0%
18 and over	7,313	89.0%
65 and over	1,338	16.3%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%

Black or African American 8.2%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	6,757	79.5%
Black or African American	696	8.2%
Two or more races	425	5%
Hispanic or Latino	280	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	219	2.6%
Other race	70	0.8%
Asian	54	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	47.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	31.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	18.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.7%	9.6%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$58,487

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 36.3%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,900
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	66.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.5%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,160	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	185	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	655	27.5%
Female householder, no spouse	383	16.1%
Households with children under 18	545	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	929	39.0%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.7%	18.4%
Married	34.8%	55.2%
Separated	3.9%	0.3%
Widowed	2.0%	9.4%
Divorced	17.6%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	4.5%
Kindergarten	36	3.0%
Elementary school	441	37.0%
High school	448	37.6%
College / grad school	213	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Public administration 14.9%

Construction 11.4%

Professional & management 11.0%

Retail trade 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Other services 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 37.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	28.7%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.2%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	615	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,006	97.4%
Spanish	384	4.8%
Other Indo-European	308	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.2%
Other languages	22	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,995	97.3%
Born in same state	7,942	96.6%
Born in different state	3,261	39.7%
Foreign born	53	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	226	2.7%
Not a US citizen	45	19.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	749	9.1%
French	684	8.3%
English	125	1.5%
Polish	91	1.1%
Arab	90	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	24	0.3%
Norwegian	16	0.2%
Irish	6	0.1%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.0%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81226

What city is ZIP code 81226 in?

ZIP code 81226 is primarily assigned to Florence, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81226 in?

ZIP code 81226 falls within Fremont County, Colorado.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81226?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 81226 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 81226 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 81226?

ZIP code 81226 has an estimated population of 8,221 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81226?

The median household income in ZIP code 81226 is $58,487, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81226 in?

ZIP code 81226 observes the MST timezone.