Canon City, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81212
Fremont County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,742
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,235
- Median income Near-median income area
- $329,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canon City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81212 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 81212 (Canon City, CO) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.2 in 2023 to 281.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 81212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado, with 29,742 residents across 1599.0 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81212 reports a modest median household income of $64,235 (28% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,097. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $329,000 (32% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,097; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Colorado and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 81212.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 81212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canon City, CO
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$29,097
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 81212 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Canon City, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,235 27th percentile higher than 27% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,909housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81212, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,742 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 81212 in?
ZIP code 81212 (Canon City) is located in Fremont County, Colorado. Fremont County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fremont-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81212?
ZIP code 81212 in Canon City, CO has a population of 29,742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81212?
The median household income in ZIP 81212 is $64,235, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81212?
The median home value in ZIP 81212 is $329,000, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81212?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81212 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81212?
ZIP code 81212 has 654 business establishments employing approximately 7,013 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81212?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81212 are: Health care and social assistance (91), Construction (89), Retail trade (88). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81212?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81212 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81212?
In ZIP code 81212, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 81212?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81212 is 20.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81212?
In ZIP code 81212, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81212?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81212 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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