City

New Castle, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Garfield County  ·  Colorado

👥7,037Population
💰$80,139Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$470,000Median Home Value▲ 69% above avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.9%Hispanic: 32.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.4%Race
White61.9%
Hispanic32.7%
Asian0.7%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma113 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,325 (29.1%)
Some College585 (12.9%)
Associates617 (13.6%)
Bachelors470 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,437 (31.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 31.6%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College12.9%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate31.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,139 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$470,000 ▲ 69% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,581/mo
Total Housing Units2,808
Vacant Units149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
36%
2000+
56%
About New Castle, CO

New Castle is a city in Colorado, located in Garfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,037 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, New Castle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,139 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Castle is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $470,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,581 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Castle is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (61.93%).

New Castle, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in New Castle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81647 7,037 $80,139 $470,000 $1,581 2.9% 41.9% 76.2%