| ZIP Code | 81639 |
|---|---|
| City | Hayden |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Routt County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 8,312 ft |
| Latitude | 40.564993 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.246656 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.1% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 420 (23%) |
| Some College | 241 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 325 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 287 (15.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 556 (30.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,429 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $415,500 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 80% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,680/mo ↑ 76% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,256 |
| Vacant Units | 208 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,256 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 208 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 81639 is located in Hayden, Colorado, within Routt County. With a population of 2,617, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 81639 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,429 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81639 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $415,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,680 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 80% since 2019.
The population of 81639 is primarily White (84.37%). Residents are well-educated — 46.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 67% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81639 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 81639 in Hayden, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,617 residents, a median household income of $106,429, and a median home value of $415,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.