81655 ZIP Code — Wolcott, CO
Eagle County, Colorado
ZIP code 81655 is located in Wolcott, Colorado, within Eagle County. It covers approximately 62.04 square miles and serves a population of 181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
181
population
62.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81655 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81655
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wolcott | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 181 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 62.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7427 |
| Longitude | -106.5866 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 970 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 28.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 29.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 28.2% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 13.7% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
181
Population
3
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$28,238
Per capita income
$2,000,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
21.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
176
Housing units
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
18
5–9
18
12
10–14
13
31
35–44
32
19
55–59
19
9
65–74
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 61 | 33.7% |
| 18 and over | 120 | 66.3% |
| 65 and over | 19 | 10.5% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 28.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 29.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 28.2% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 13.7% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
44.2%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$100k–$150k
33.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 44.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 33.7% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$500k–$1M
22.1%
$1M+
77.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $2,000,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 51.1% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 10.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 52.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 66.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 29 | 33.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 38 | 44.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 29 | 33.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 19 | 22.1% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.8% | 0.0% |
| Married | 64.2% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
15.8%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
28.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
31.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 59.0% |
| Elementary school | 25 | 41.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
60.0%
Agriculture & mining
24.2%
Transportation & utilities
15.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.7% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 24.2% |
| Production & transportation | 44.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.3% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 31.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.3% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 31.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
21.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
31.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.6% |
| High blood pressure | 22.8% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.2% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 181 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 29 | 16.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 16.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 118 | 65.2% |
| Born in same state | 118 | 65.2% |
| Born in different state | 61 | 33.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 63 | 34.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 63 | 100.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.5% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81655
What city is ZIP code 81655 in?
ZIP code 81655 is primarily assigned to Wolcott, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81655 in?
ZIP code 81655 falls within Eagle County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 81655 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 81655 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 81655?
56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81655?
21% of residents in ZIP code 81655 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81655?
The median home value in ZIP code 81655 is $2,000,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81655 in?
ZIP code 81655 observes the MST timezone.