| ZIP Code | 81601 |
|---|---|
| City | Glenwood Springs |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Garfield County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 9,810 ft |
| Latitude | 39.587562 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.338712 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.2% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 289 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,109 (20.6%) |
| Some College | 1,064 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 1,234 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 1,078 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,480 (43.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,632 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $726,000 ▲ 160% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,812/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,491 |
| Vacant Units | 519 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,491 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 519 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 81601 is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, within Garfield County. With a population of 16,268, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 81601 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,632 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81601 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $726,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,812 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 81601 is majority White (64.00%). Residents are well-educated — 54.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81601 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 81601 in Glenwood Springs, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,268 residents, a median household income of $103,632, and a median home value of $726,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.