ZIP code 81221
Where is ZIP code 81221?
Coal Creek, Colorado
Fremont County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 81221 belongs to Coal Creek, Colorado in Fremont County. 81221 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Coal Creek post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 719. About 324 people live in the 81221 area, where the median household income is $34,000. The closest ZIP codes are 81244 (Rockvale, 1 mi northwest), 81226 (Florence, 2.1 mi northeast) and 81290 (Florence, 2.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 81221 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Coal Creek |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 38.3611, -105.1483 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81221
| Population | 324 · lower than 83% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 283 · higher than 68% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.2 years · higher than 67% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 61% / 40% |
| Median household income | $34,000 · lower than 98% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,776 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $199,000 · lower than 88% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,225 a month |
| Housing units | 143 |
| Households | 134 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 1.15 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81221. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81221
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81244 | Rockvale, CO | 1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81226 | Florence, CO | 2.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 81290 | Florence, CO | 2.6 mi NE | Unique |
| 81212 | Canon City, CO | 6.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 81240 | Penrose, CO | 9 mi NE | Standard |
| 81253 | Wetmore, CO | 16.5 mi S | Standard |
| 81215 | Canon City, CO | 19.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81007 | Pueblo, CO | 20.1 mi E | Standard |
| 81023 | Beulah, CO | 21.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 81252 | Westcliffe, CO | 22.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 80860 | Victor, CO | 23.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81232 | Hillside, CO | 26 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81221 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81221
PO BOX 123
COAL CREEK CO 81221
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81221-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81221?
- 81221 is a Coal Creek, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81221 in?
- ZIP code 81221 is in Fremont County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81221 in?
- 81221 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81221?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81221 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81221?
- About 324 people live in ZIP code 81221, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81221?
- The median household income in 81221 is $34,000 a year, lower than 98% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- Can I use 81221 for a street address?
- No. 81221 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Coal Creek use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81221?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81221 are 81244 (Rockvale, 1 miles), 81226 (Florence, 2.1 miles), 81290 (Florence, 2.6 miles) and 81212 (Canon City, 6.9 miles).