ZIP code 81211
Where is ZIP code 81211?
Buena Vista, Colorado
Chaffee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81211 belongs to Buena Vista, Colorado in Chaffee County. 81211 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 719 and 970. About 8,302 people live in the 81211 area, where the median household income is $88,083. The closest ZIP codes are 81236 (Nathrop, 9 mi south), 81228 (Granite, 14.6 mi northwest) and 80449 (Hartsel, 17 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 81211 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Buena Vista |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 719, 970 |
| Coordinates | 38.838, -106.1471 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81211
| Population | 8,302 · higher than 63% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 17 · lower than 57% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.3 years · higher than 72% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 42% |
| Median household income | $88,083 · higher than 56% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,070 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 39% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $677,400 · higher than 81% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,849 a month |
| Housing units | 4,333 |
| Households | 3,876 (1.82 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 477.68 sq mi (plus 0.45 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81211. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81211
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81236 | Nathrop, CO | 9 mi S | Standard |
| 81228 | Granite, CO | 14.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 80449 | Hartsel, CO | 17 mi NE | Standard |
| 81227 | Monarch, CO | 21.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81242 | Poncha Springs, CO | 22.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81201 | Salida, CO | 23 mi S | Standard |
| 81251 | Twin Lakes, CO | 24.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 81241 | Pitkin, CO | 25 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81210 | Almont, CO | 27.7 mi W | Standard |
| 80440 | Fairplay, CO | 27.9 mi N | Standard |
| 80429 | Climax, CO | 28.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 80432 | Como, CO | 28.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81211 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81211
123 MAIN ST
BUENA VISTA CO 81211
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Johnson Village: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81211-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81211?
- 81211 is a Buena Vista, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81211 in?
- ZIP code 81211 is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81211 in?
- 81211 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81211?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81211 use area codes 719 and 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81211?
- About 8,302 people live in ZIP code 81211, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81211?
- The median household income in 81211 is $88,083 a year, higher than 56% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81211?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81211 are 81236 (Nathrop, 9 miles), 81228 (Granite, 14.6 miles), 80449 (Hartsel, 17 miles) and 81227 (Monarch, 21.2 miles).