ZIP Code 81212
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Canon City · Fremont County · Colorado
- Population
- 29,742
- Median income
- $64,235
- Median home value
- $329,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.1%
- Land area
- 1599.0 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.4
Denver
ZIP code 81212 in Canon City, Colorado has a population of 29,742. The median household income is $64,235, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $329,000, 18% above the US average. 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 81212 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1599.0 square miles in Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado. The area is home to 29,742 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81212 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81212 sits at $64,235 (28% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $29,097. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $329,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,097 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81212 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81212 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 81212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81212.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
91 establishments
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81212, Canon City, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
29,742
Population
1599.0
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81212?
44.4
Median Age
57.5%
Male
42.5%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$64,235
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$29,097
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
12,909
Total Housing Units
11,739
Occupied Units
1,170
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,000
Median Home Value
-32% vs state
$1,097
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81212 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 198 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 226 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 262 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 267 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 281 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 654 business establishments in ZIP 81212, employing approximately 7,013 people with a combined annual payroll of $286,449,000.
654
Businesses
7,013
Employees
$286.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 89 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 88 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 74 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 10.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.6% |
| Information | 14 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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