ZIP code 81226: Florence, CO
81226 is a ZIP code in Florence, Colorado, mainly in Fremont County, part of the Cañon City, CO micro area. About 7,459 people live here.
- Population
- 7,459
- Median household income
- $53,969
- Typical home value
- $292,200-2.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $812gross, per month
- Median age
- 41.5
- Homeowners
- 74.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 81226 details
| City | Florence |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Fremont County (also partly Custer County) |
| Metro area | Cañon City, CO |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 129.8 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 57 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 31.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 38.33791, -105.08942 |
Median rent in 81226 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $291/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,056/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,255/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 81226
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81221 | Coal Creek, CO | 3.3 mi | 324 |
| 81290 | Florence, CO | 4.0 mi | — |
| 81244 | Rockvale, CO | 4.5 mi | 660 |
| 81240 | Penrose, CO | 11.6 mi | 4,800 |
| 81253 | Wetmore, CO | 11.7 mi | 524 |
| 81007 | Pueblo, CO | 16.2 mi | 35,690 |
| 81005 | Pueblo, CO | 16.4 mi | 32,441 |
| 81023 | Beulah, CO | 20.7 mi | 1,417 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 81226?
A typical home in ZIP code 81226 is worth about $292,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $53,969 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Colorado average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 81226
What city is ZIP code 81226?
ZIP code 81226 is in Florence, CO, in Fremont County.
What county is ZIP code 81226 in?
81226 is mainly in Fremont County, Colorado, and partly in Custer County.
What is the population of ZIP code 81226?
About 7,459 people live in ZIP code 81226, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 81226 in?
81226 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Florence have?
Florence, CO also uses 81290.