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Garfield, CO
Census-designated place in Chaffee County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 81227.
Population
93
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
273
ZIP codes
1
Garfield and its ZIP codes
Garfield at a glance
- Garfield is about 4.8 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chaffee County. PPP loans are for Garfield.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,447
9,343 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,431
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $8,042 per person
PPP loans
$89.7K
1 loan, 21 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Garfield, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
894
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
75
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / -5°F
14.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Garfield
1 in or overlapping Garfield. Population shown
Cities near Garfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaysvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 12.4 |
| Poncha SpringsTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| PitkinTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| SmeltertownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| SalidaCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| NathropCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| BonanzaTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Johnson VillageCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Buena VistaTown | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| HowardCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 16.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garfield, CO in?
- Garfield is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Garfield, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Garfield include 81227.
- What is the population of Garfield, CO?
- About 93 people live in Garfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garfield?
- Nearby places include Maysville (4.4 mi), Poncha Springs (12 mi), Pitkin (13 mi), Smeltertown (15 mi), Salida (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023