| ZIP Code | 81652 |
|---|---|
| City | Silt |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Garfield County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 5,736 ft |
| Latitude | 39.466243 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.673259 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 152 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 953 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 487 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 721 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 542 (13.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,033 (26.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,760 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $505,200 ▲ 81% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,030/mo ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,223 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,223 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 81652 is located in Silt, Colorado, within Garfield County. With a population of 6,356, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 81652 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,760 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81652 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $505,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,030 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 81652 is majority White (66.32%). Residents are well-educated — 40.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 60% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81652 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 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 81652 in Silt, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,356 residents, a median household income of $97,760, and a median home value of $505,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.