ZIP Code 81222

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Coaldale · Fremont County · Colorado

Population
263

3/sq mi

Median home value
$383,300

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.3%

Median age 48.1

Land area
79.7 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 81222 in Coaldale, Colorado has a population of 263. Median home value is $383,300, 38% above the US average. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 81222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.7 square miles in Coaldale, Fremont County, Colorado. The area is home to 263 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 81222 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81222 sits at , while per-capita income is $93,805. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $383,300 (21% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fremont County, so you can benchmark 81222 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 81222, Coaldale, 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

263

Population

79.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81222?

48.1

Median Age

60.6%

Male

39.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$93,805

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

271

Total Housing Units

171

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$383,300

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 81222, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $570,000.

10

Businesses

20

Employees

$570K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
81233 Howard, CO 823 4.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81222 in?
ZIP code 81222 (Coaldale) 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 81222?
ZIP code 81222 in Coaldale, CO has a population of 263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81222?
The median home value in ZIP 81222 is $383,300, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81222 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81222?
ZIP code 81222 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81222?
In ZIP code 81222, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81222 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Coaldale, CO

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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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