| City: | Coaldale, Colorado |
| County: | Fremont County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:04:17 AM |
| Population: | 333 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 719 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.3567, -105.8111 |
| Land Area: | 31.955 sq mi |
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Coaldale sits in the Arkansas River Valley of south-central Colorado, 31 miles west of Cañon City in Fremont County. This small rural community of 333 residents is classified as a PO Box ZIP code, but most homes receive mail via rural carrier delivery along county roads and mountain access routes.
With a median age of 61.1 years, Coaldale has become a retirement community. Only 5 residents are under 18, and just 3 are over 65 (meaning most residents are between 50-65, approaching retirement). The population is 90% white, with a 26% Hispanic component. Despite low formal education levels (10.5% hold bachelor's degrees), per capita income reaches $165,075, suggesting wealthy retirees who built careers elsewhere.
The Coaldale post office maintains just 55 PO Boxes for 154 occupied homes. That's a 36% adoption rate. Most residents receive mail through rural carrier delivery on two routes covering 31 square miles of mountain terrain. Streets include county roads (County Road 6, County Road 45) and creek access routes (Hamilton Creek Road, Hayden Creek Road), along with mountain subdivision names like High Peaks Ranch Road and Sangre de Cristo Road.
Homes here are expensive. Median value is $335,700, and 80% of housing units are owner-occupied. About 11% of homes are used seasonally (20 of 190 units), indicating some vacation properties alongside the primary retirement residences. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so street delivery is available for most addresses.
Street names include numbered county roads, creek access routes, and mountain subdivision names like Sangre de Cristo and High Peaks Ranch.
ZIP Code 81222 has 333 residents and 154 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 61.1 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.9% male and 54.1% female, which is lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.1%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 333Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 538Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 2Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 154Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $383,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 171 | 175 | 388 | 378 | 441 | 515 | 544 | 460 | 387 | 240 | 425 | 379 | 276 | 538 |
| Decennial Census | 263 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 333 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 61.1
Male Median Age: 61.3
Female Median Age: 61
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 28 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Female | 5 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 24 | 44 | 57 | 59 | 9 | 12 | 4 |
| White: | 300 | 90.09% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.30% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 5.71% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.60% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 1.50% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.80% |
| Total: | 333 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 153 | 45.95% | 61.3 years |
| Females: | 180 | 54.05% | 61.0 years |
| Total: | 333 | 100% | 61.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 538 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 538 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 538 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $37,727 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,094. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $85,873 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $85,873 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.4%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (60.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,727 | $35,417 | $37,011 | $27,250 | $38,393 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $76,094 | $58,859 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $41,500 | $35,500 | $60,121 | $41,429 | $0 | $0 | $56,000 | $57,778 | $58,750 | $59,239 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,833 | $35,398 | $35,217 | $16,190 | $0 | $14,848 | $15,156 | $14,514 | $12,135 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $35,781 | $35,114 | $31,653 | $34,716 | $0 | $34,050 | $33,387 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85,873 |
| Median Female Income | $22,250 | $0 | $0 | $31,989 | $0 | $30,677 | $30,862 | $23,413 | $23,879 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 325 | 64.36% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 180 | 35.64% |
| Total: | 505 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 30 | 9.23% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 27 | 8.31% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 195 | 60.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 73 | 22.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 325 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $383,300, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $261,900 (215.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $216,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,043. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (66.67% with a mortgage, 33.33% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 36.90%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,400 | $170,300 | $228,300 | $214,000 | $221,100 | $219,500 | $224,600 | $172,400 | $167,200 | $243,800 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $335,700 | $383,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $729 | $724 | $814 | $838 | $838 | $1,029 | $1,043 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 114 | 66.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 57 | 33.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 171 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 171 | 63.10% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 100 | 36.90% |
| Total Housing Units: | 271 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 239 | 88.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 32 | 11.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 271 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 23.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 44.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 39.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (69.16%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 55 | 15.19% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 250 | 69.06% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 27 | 7.46% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 30 | 8.29% |
| Total: | 362 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 307 | 84.81% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 30 | 8.29% |
| Private Insurance: | 393 | 73.05% |
| Public Insurance: | 145 | 26.95% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 538 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 538 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 16.2% | 18.3% | 28.8% | 44.9% | 23.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 33 | 30.84% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 74 | 69.16% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 107 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 81222 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $570,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 65Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $93,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $570,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81222 is located in Fremont County, Colorado, within the Canon City, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15860) and Colorado's 7th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 46,824 people, about 0.71% of whom live in ZIP Code 81222. It covers 31.955 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Canon City, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 46,824Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 31.955 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 342.11 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0815440Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Coaldale CDP; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81222 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.