ZIP Code 81223 is associated with the U.S. city Cotopaxi in Colorado (Fremont County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 1,244. The 81223 ZIP Code has a median age of 65.0 years, and 59.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $33,462, with an estimated 16% of the population living below the poverty line. In this Colorado region, an estimated 86.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,659.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 81223 is $33,462, while the region's mean household income is $41,494. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,659. The per capita income in ZIP Code 81223 of $21,659 is approximately 43.34% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 16.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately68.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 81223 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 81223 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81223, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 4.3% of 81223 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81223 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.8%), followed by Some other race (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81223 are older than average. The median age of 65.0 years in ZIP Code 81223 is approximately 70.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 94.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 59.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 35.9% of the population in 81223 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 16.8% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 81223 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 0.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 2.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 15.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 16.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 35.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 13.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 81223, 86.2% of the population graduated high school, while 18.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.6% in this Fremont County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.9% |
| Associate's degree | 11.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 81223 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 81223 is high blood pressure, as approximately 36.3% of adults 18 and older in this Fremont County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81223 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.1% of those 18 and above in 81223 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 81223 include sleeping less than 7 hours (30.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (29.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| Current smoking | 17.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.7% |
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.0% |
In 81223, 27.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 25.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.1 minutes. Approximately 28.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81223 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 20.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 81223 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 28.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
In ZIP Code 81223, 96.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Fremont County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81223, an estimated 33.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Fremont County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 33.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81223 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 47.09% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 8.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81223 | 16.08¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 9.4¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 14.47¢/kWh | 11.02¢/kWh | 8.75¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 81223 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.22 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.63 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.4 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.23 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.39 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.82 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.85 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.4 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.84 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.19 | 1.78 | 5.46 |