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81242

Colorado · 807 residents · 20.5 sq mi
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ZIP 81242 is a ZIP code of 807 people in Chaffee County. At a median age of 52.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 88% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 0.5%, under the national 12.5%. 1% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 14 minutes.

$95,865
US average: $82,259
$59,042
US average: $44,673
$482,500
US average: $376,019
34.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
20.5 sq mi
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)
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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