ZIP Code 81252 is associated with the U.S. city Westcliffe in Colorado (Custer County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 3,962. The 81252 ZIP Code has a median age of 58.5 years, and 39.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $48,631. In this Colorado region, an estimated 92.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,565.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 81252 is $48,631, while the region's mean household income is $57,053. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,565. The per capita income in ZIP Code 81252 of $27,565 is approximately 27.89% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 9.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 5.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.8% of the population in 81252 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.1% of 81252 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 27.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81252, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 4.7% of 81252 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81252 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.6%), followed by Black or African American (3.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81252 are older than average. The median age of 58.5 years in ZIP Code 81252 is approximately 53.54% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 39.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.2% of the population in 81252 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 81252 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 24.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 81252, 92.2% of the population graduated high school, while 33.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.1% in this Custer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.5% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 81252 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 81252 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.7% of adults 18 and older in this Custer County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.3% |
| Current asthma | 10.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81252 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.5% of those 18 and above in 81252 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 81252 include sleeping less than 7 hours (28.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (25.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| Current smoking | 14.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.3% |
| Obesity | 25.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.2% |
In 81252, 42.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 18.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.2 minutes. Approximately 18.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81252 work in construction, while an estimated 16.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 81252 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.1% |
| Construction | 18.9% |
| Manufacturing | 0.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.2% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.4% |
| Public administration | 10.8% |
In ZIP Code 81252, 93.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Custer County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81252, an estimated 27.7% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.4% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Custer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 81252, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 81252 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Custer County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |
| Trouble using your card | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81252 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 46.84% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 8.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81252 | 16.27¢/kWh | 12.67¢/kWh | 11.85¢/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 81252 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.42 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.7 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.19 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.44 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.5 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.06 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.11 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.52 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.31 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.74 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.14 | 1.78 | 5.46 |