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81242

Colorado · 807 residents · 20.512 sq mi
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ZIP 81242 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $482,500. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents.

$95,865
US average: $82,259
$482,500
US average: $376,019
34.4%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
8.4%
Age 65+
16.9%
54.2%
45.8%
1.64 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(639)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(101)
Asian1.4%(11)
Other6.9%(56)
Diversity Score44%(355)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Chaffee County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 4HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
81201$80,248
81211$88,083
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 81242?

ZIP code 81242 has about 807 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81242?

The typical household in ZIP code 81242 earns about $95,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 81242 expensive?

In ZIP code 81242, the median home is worth about $482,500, and the typical rent is about $1,765 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 81242?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 81242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81242?

About 0.5% of people in ZIP code 81242 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Chaffee County
Other ZIP codes in Chaffee County
ZIP 81201ZIP 81211ZIP 81236ZIP 81227ZIP 81228

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024