81211 Zip Code, Buena Vista

Last updated: October 19, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Buena Vista

Summary: 81211 (Buena Vista, CO) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 81211, Buena Vista, CO has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 10% below the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 19, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Average
Low 90 / 300 High
Violent Crime 98
2% below national avg
Property Crime 99
1% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 81211 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 81211 in Buena Vista, CO has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 90, which is 10% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Buena Vista.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 125, 25% above average), while assault is the lowest risk (index: 74).

Highest Risk
Rape · Index 125 (25% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Assault · Index 74 (26% below avg)

81211 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Buena Vista city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
90 -10% Average
Assault
74 -26% Low
Robbery
104 +4% Moderate
Rape
125 +25% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
85 -15% Average
Larceny / Theft
104 +4% Moderate
Vehicle Theft
109 +9% Moderate

81211 Crime Map

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81211 Demographics & Context

Population
7,910
Median Income
$64,243
Home Value
$622,040
Median Age
46
Pop. Density
21/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 16.6%
Graduate Degree 13.9%

Housing

79%
21%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 89.6%
Black 4.3%
Hispanic 13.4%
Asian 0.9%
81211 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 81211, Buena Vista?

Zip code 81211 in Buena Vista, CO has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 90, which is 10% below the national average. Zip code 81211 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Buena Vista.

Is Zip code 81211 a safe neighborhood in Buena Vista?

Zip code 81211 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Buena Vista, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Rape (index: 125), while Assault is the lowest risk (index: 74). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Buena Vista.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 81211?

The most common crime type in Zip code 81211 is Rape, with a crime index of 125 (25% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more common than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 81211?

Zip code 81211 has a population of approximately 7,910. The median household income is $64,243. The median home value is $622,040. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 81211 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 81211's overall crime rate is 10% below the national average (index 90 vs 100). Within Buena Vista, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated October 2026.