ZIP Code 81253 - Wetmore Colorado
Overview
ZIP Code 81253 is located in Wetmore Colorado. 81253 is primarily within Custer County, with some portions in Huerfano County and Fremont County. Regionally, 81253 is located in the Colorado Springs-Pueblo Area.
ZIP Code 81253 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wetmore |
| Primary County | Custer County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 457 |
| Area Code(s) | 719 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 81253 Map
81253 Demographics
81253 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 81253 is White. The current unemployment level in 81253 is 3.8%.
| Population | 457 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 2 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 197 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,646 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $188,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
81253 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
81253 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 51 | 15.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 41 | 12.35% |
| High School Diploma | 104 | 31.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 8 | 2.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 14 | 4.22% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 32 | 9.64% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 4.52% |
| Masters Degree | 67 | 20.18% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
81253 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.0812645, -105.16086578 |
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| Region | Colorado Springs-Pueblo Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Cañon City, CO |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 219 Square Miles |
81253 Schools
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81253 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 26e - Piedmont Plains and Tablelands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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