ZIP Code 81223 is associated with the U.S. city Cotopaxi in Colorado (Fremont County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 1,244. The 81223 ZIP Code has a median age of 65.0 years, and 59.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $33,462, with an estimated 16% of the population living below the poverty line. In this Colorado region, an estimated 86.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,659.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 81223 is $33,462, while the region's mean household income is $41,494. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,659. The per capita income in ZIP Code 81223 of $21,659 is approximately 43.34% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 16.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately68.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 81223 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 81223 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81223, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 4.3% of 81223 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81223 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.8%), followed by Some other race (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81223 are older than average. The median age of 65.0 years in ZIP Code 81223 is approximately 70.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 94.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 59.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 35.9% of the population in 81223 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 16.8% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 81223 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 0.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 2.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 15.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 16.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 35.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 13.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 81223, 86.2% of the population graduated high school, while 18.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.6% in this Fremont County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.9% |
| Associate's degree | 11.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81223 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 81223 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 81223, 27.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 25.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.1 minutes. Approximately 28.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81223 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 20.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 81223 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 28.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
In ZIP Code 81223, 96.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Fremont County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81223, an estimated 33.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Fremont County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 33.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 81223, payday loan, title loan, or personal loan have received the most complaints in 81223 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Fremont County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Problem when making payments | 2 |
| Improper use of your report | 1 |
| Managing the loan or lease | 1 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81223 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 47.09% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 8.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81223 | 16.08¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 9.4¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 15.01¢/kWh | 11.01¢/kWh | 8.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 81223 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.22 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.63 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.4 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.23 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.39 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.82 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.85 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.4 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.84 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.19 | 1.78 | 5.46 |