81647 ZIP Code, New Castle, CO
81647 is a ZIP code in New Castle, Colorado in Garfield County. It covers 285 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81601 and 81652. 6,882 people live here in 2,720 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $78,352, below the Colorado median of $95,470.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: New Castle, CO
- County: Garfield County
- Land area: 285 sq mi
- Population: 6,882
- Median household income: $78,352
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,882 |
| Households | 2,720 |
| Median household income | $78,352 |
| Income per person | $37,341 |
| Median age | 35 |
| Homeowners | 75.0% |
| Median home value | $456,200 |
| Median rent | $1,520 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% |
| Broadband internet | 96.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 27.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.9% |
| $15–25K | 9.7% |
| $25–35K | 7.2% |
| $35–50K | 11.7% |
| $50–75K | 14.2% |
| $75–100K | 16.2% |
| $100–150K | 14.7% |
| $150–200K | 8.7% |
| $200K+ | 12.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 14.7% |
| 35–44 | 8.9% |
| 45–54 | 17.8% |
| 55–64 | 7.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 5.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.4% |
| Owned outright | 24.0% |
| Rented | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 66.4% |
| Townhome | 6.7% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 13.5% |
| 20+ units | 1.2% |
| Mobile / other | 10.6% |
Businesses in 81647
204 business establishments with 965 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 77
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 16
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Retail Trade: 13
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 13
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 81647
- New Castle, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Garfield County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest median home value in Garfield County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Garfield County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Garfield County
- No. 4 of 8: lowest median age in Garfield County
- No. 5 of 8: highest median age in Garfield County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81647, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81647 in?
- 81647 is a New Castle, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81647 in?
- 81647 is in Garfield County.
- What is the population of 81647?
- About 6,882 people (±684), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,445.
- What is the median household income in 81647?
- $78,352 (±$16,470), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 81647?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81647 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81647?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81601 (10.4 mi, Glenwood Springs) and 81652 (10.8 mi, Silt).
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