81201 Zip Code, Salida

Last updated: October 24, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Salida

Summary: 81201 (Salida, CO) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 81201, Salida, CO has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 40% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 24, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 140 / 300 High
Violent Crime 141
41% above national avg
Property Crime 137
37% above national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 81201 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 81201 in Salida, CO has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 140, which is 40% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Salida.

Looking at specific crime types, murder is the most elevated concern (index: 147, 47% above average), while burglary is the lowest risk (index: 130).

Highest Risk
Murder · Index 147 (47% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Burglary · Index 130 (30% above avg)

81201 Crime Breakdown

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

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
147 +47% Moderate
Assault
141 +41% Moderate
Robbery
136 +36% Moderate
Rape
138 +38% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
130 +30% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
139 +39% Moderate
Vehicle Theft
143 +43% Moderate

81201 Crime Map

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81201 Demographics & Context

Population
10,867
Median Income
$62,610
Home Value
$677,165
Median Age
51
Pop. Density
27/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 18.5%
Graduate Degree 12.7%

Housing

71%
29%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 93%
Black 0.2%
Hispanic 11.8%
Asian 1.1%
81201 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 81201, Salida?

Zip code 81201 in Salida, CO has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 140, which is 40% above the national average. Zip code 81201 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Salida.

Is Zip code 81201 a safe neighborhood in Salida?

Zip code 81201 has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of A. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Murder (index: 147), while Burglary is the lowest risk (index: 130). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Salida.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 81201?

The most common crime type in Zip code 81201 is Vehicle Theft, with a crime index of 143 (43% above the national average). Homicide is the most elevated type versus the national average (index 147), not the most frequent crime. Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 81201?

Zip code 81201 has a population of approximately 10,867. The median household income is $62,610. The median home value is $677,165. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 81201 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 81201's overall crime rate is 40% above the national average (index 140 vs 100). Within Salida, 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.