City

Glenwood Springs, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Garfield County  ·  Colorado

👥16,268Population
💰$103,632Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$726,000Median Home Value▲ 160% above avg
🎓54.2%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64%Hispanic: 30.1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White64.0%
Hispanic30.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads54.2% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma289 (2.8%)
HS Graduate2,109 (20.6%)
Some College1,064 (10.4%)
Associates1,234 (12%)
Bachelors1,078 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree4,480 (43.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 20.6%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 43.7%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad20.6%
Some College10.4%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate43.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.3%Renter: 37.7%Tenure
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
75%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,632 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$726,000 ▲ 160% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,812/mo
Total Housing Units6,491
Vacant Units519

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Glenwood Springs, CO

Glenwood Springs is a city in Colorado, located in Garfield County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,268 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Glenwood Springs is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,632 is above the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Glenwood Springs is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $726,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,812 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glenwood Springs is well-educated. 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64%).

Glenwood Springs, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Glenwood Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81601 16,268 $103,632 $726,000 $1,812 3.8% 54.2% 62.3%

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