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Coaldale, CO
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 81222.
Population
538
Land area
31sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
1
Coaldale and its ZIP codes
Coaldale at a glance
- Coaldale is 69% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $383,300 (29% below Colorado).
Housing and community stats
Coaldale, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$383,300
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
48.1
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (263), Lebanese Americans (38), Arab Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fremont County. PPP loans are for Coaldale.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,152
14,577 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,918
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$375M
FY 2026, $7,665 per person
PPP loans
$92.5K
9 loans, 16 jobs reported
How people get to work
Coaldale, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.2%
- Carpooled38.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Coaldale, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,480
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
184
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
8.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coaldale, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Coaldale
1 in or overlapping Coaldale. Population shown
Cities near Coaldale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HowardCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 16.7 |
| CotopaxiCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| SalidaCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| SmeltertownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Poncha SpringsTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| BonanzaTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| WestcliffeTown | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| MoffatTown | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| CrestoneTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| MaysvilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 12.4 |
| Silver CliffTown | 26 mi | 15.5 |
| SaguacheTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coaldale, CO in?
- Coaldale is in Fremont County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Coaldale, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Coaldale include 81222.
- What is the population of Coaldale, CO?
- About 538 people live in Coaldale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coaldale?
- Nearby places include Howard (4.3 mi), Cotopaxi (6.3 mi), Salida (16 mi), Smeltertown (18 mi), Poncha Springs (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023