ZIP 81212 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cañon City city, CO (81212)

Median Income

$63,545

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,479

Wealth inflow

Population

32,355

Unemployment

4.7%

1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,479 for ZIP 81212 (Cañon City city, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.7%+28% vs US avg

Self-Employed

10.3%+69% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.4%+40% vs US avg

654

Establishments

7,013

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.7%
Construction8.9%
Manufacturing6.3%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Retail trade9.9%
Transportation, utilities3.6%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.9%
Professional, scientific, management6.9%
Education, health care, social24.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.6%
Other services4.1%
Public administration15.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 81212 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.9%, median income fell 3.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 19.4%.

Median Income

$63,545

-15% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate