81226 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 81226 is White. The current unemployment level in 81226 is 4.5%.
| Population | 8,221 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 87 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,524 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,623 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $430,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 71.80% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 73.81% |
81226 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,406 | 71.8% |
| Black | 941 | 9.12% |
| Hispanic | 1,570 | 15.22% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 307 | 2.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
81226 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 792 | 77.5% |
| Black | 9 | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 211 | 20.65% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
81226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 766 | 12.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 388 | 6.41% |
| High School Diploma | 1,569 | 25.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 125 | 2.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,325 | 21.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,256 | 20.76% |
| Associates Degree | 418 | 6.91% |
| Masters Degree | 165 | 2.73% |
| Professional Degree | 30 | 0.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.12% |