| City: | Monarch, Colorado |
| City Alias: | Salida |
| County: | Chaffee County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:04:21 AM |
| Population: | 27 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 719 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.5406, -106.3137 |
| Land Area: | 0.372 sq mi |
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Monarch sits in the Colorado Rockies at an elevation over 10,000 feet in Chaffee County. This tiny mountain community serves as the mailing address for Monarch Mountain ski area and surrounding seasonal properties. Just 27 people live here year-round, but the area swells during ski season.
Of the 56 housing units, 37 are vacant seasonally (66%). That's typical for ski resort addresses where most properties are second homes or vacation rentals used primarily during winter months. The 19 occupied homes house a small permanent population with a median age of 45.5 years.
Unlike many PO Box-classified ZIPs, Monarch has street delivery via city carrier routes. The three streets include Powder Place, a name that doesn't hide the area's skiing identity. Mail is delivered to physical addresses, not PO Boxes. The post office facility code is N, meaning there's no post office building at this location. Mail service comes from nearby Salida (ZIP 81201), which is also accepted as a valid mailing address for this area.
The employment picture tells the real story. Three business establishments employ 440 workers. That's a massive ratio for a population of 27, and it indicates the ski resort and related tourism operations. These are seasonal jobs that support winter recreation rather than a traditional local economy.
Only three streets serve this tiny ski community, with Powder Place clearly referencing the area's winter sports focus.
ZIP Code 81227 has 27 residents and 19 households (average 1.42 persons per household). The median age is 45.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 88.9% male and 11.1% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.9%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 27Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 93Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 72.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 19Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93 |
| Decennial Census | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 27 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.5
Male Median Age: 45.5
Female Median Age: 45.5
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 24 | 88.89% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 3.70% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 3.70% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 3.70% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 24 | 88.89% | 45.5 years |
| Females: | 3 | 11.11% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 27 | 100% | 45.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 93 | 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: | 93 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 93 | 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), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 93 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 49 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 49 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 49 | 56.32% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 38 | 43.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 64 | 73.56% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 23 | 26.44% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% 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 47.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 49 | 52.69% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44 | 47.31% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 44 | 47.31% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 49 | 52.69% |
| Public Insurance: | 44 | 47.31% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 93 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 81227 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 810Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81227 is located in Chaffee County, Colorado, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Colorado's 7th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 81227. It covers 0.372 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.372 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81227 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.