ZIP Code 81226 is associated with the U.S. city Florence in Colorado (Fremont County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 9,295. The 81226 ZIP Code has a median age of 41.9 years, and 19.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $48,125, while an estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. In this Colorado region, an estimated 88.4% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $17,443.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 81226 is $48,125, while the region's mean household income is $58,185. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,443. The per capita income in ZIP Code 81226 of $17,443 is approximately 54.37% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 9.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 2.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.9% of the population in 81226 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.1% of 81226 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81226, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 17.2% of 81226 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81226 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.3%), followed by Black or African American (12.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 5.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81226 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 81226 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.1% of the population in 81226 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 17.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 81226 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 21.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 81226, 88.4% of the population graduated high school, while 12.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.9% in this Fremont County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81226 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 81226 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 81226, 28.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.4 minutes. Approximately 24.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81226 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.8% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 81226 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.0% |
| Construction | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.5% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 19.8% |
In ZIP Code 81226, 86.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 3.2% 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 | 86.3% |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 3.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81226, an estimated 23.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Fremont County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 23.9% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 81226, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 81226 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Fremont County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 3 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 4 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Getting a credit card | 1 |
| Problem with a lender or other company charging your account | 1 |
| Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81226 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 46.36% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 8.5% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81226 | 16.27¢/kWh | 12.67¢/kWh | 11.85¢/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 81226 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.38 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.72 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.28 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.37 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.21 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.37 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.04 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.21 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.64 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.23 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.68 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.18 | 1.78 | 5.46 |