ZIP code 81212
Where is ZIP code 81212?
Canon City, Colorado
Fremont County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81212 belongs to Canon City, Colorado in Fremont County. 81212 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 code 719. About 32,292 people live in the 81212 area, where the median household income is $64,235. The closest ZIP codes are 81244 (Rockvale, 6 mi southeast), 81290 (Florence, 6.6 mi southeast) and 81226 (Florence, 6.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 81212 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Canon City |
| Also accepted | Brookside |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 38.4451, -105.2178 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81212
| Population | 32,292 · higher than 87% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 48 · higher than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.4 years · higher than 62% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 43% |
| Median household income | $64,235 · lower than 73% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,097 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $329,000 · lower than 71% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,097 a month |
| Housing units | 12,909 |
| Households | 11,739 (2.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 672 sq mi (plus 0.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81212. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81212
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81244 | Rockvale, CO | 6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81290 | Florence, CO | 6.6 mi SE | Unique |
| 81226 | Florence, CO | 6.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 81221 | Coal Creek, CO | 6.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81240 | Penrose, CO | 11.2 mi E | Standard |
| 81215 | Canon City, CO | 14.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 80860 | Victor, CO | 19.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81253 | Wetmore, CO | 22.7 mi S | Standard |
| 81007 | Pueblo, CO | 24.1 mi E | Standard |
| 81232 | Hillside, CO | 24.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81252 | Westcliffe, CO | 25.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 81223 | Cotopaxi, CO | 26 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81212 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81212
123 MAIN ST
CANON CITY CO 81212
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BROOKSIDE as the city name for 81212. Avoid Buckskin Joe, Ilse, Parkdale, Penitentiary and Prospect Heights: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81212-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Canon City, CO
All Canon City ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81212?
- 81212 is a Canon City, Colorado ZIP code. Brookside is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 81212 in?
- ZIP code 81212 is in Fremont County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81212 in?
- 81212 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81212?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81212 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81212?
- About 32,292 people live in ZIP code 81212, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81212?
- The median household income in 81212 is $64,235 a year, lower than 73% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81212?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81212 are 81244 (Rockvale, 6 miles), 81290 (Florence, 6.6 miles), 81226 (Florence, 6.6 miles) and 81221 (Coal Creek, 6.9 miles).