81601 ZIP Code — Glenwood Springs, CO
Garfield County, Colorado
ZIP code 81601 is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, within Garfield County. It covers approximately 367.63 square miles and serves a population of 16,547 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 81601
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $654,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $97,896. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
16,547
population
367.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs | Acceptable |
| Glenwood Springs | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,547 |
| Population density | 45 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 367.63 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.85 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6103 |
| Longitude | -107.3135 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 970 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.2% | 27.8% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 28.8% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
16,547
Population
45
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$97,896
Median household income
$43,359
Per capita income
$654,900
Median home value
$1,487
Median monthly rent
63.3%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
4,403
Housing units
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
429
Under 5
446
504
5–9
526
533
10–14
556
618
15–19
644
361
20–24
377
1,078
25–34
1,122
1,317
35–44
1,372
833
45–54
867
612
55–59
637
677
60–64
706
745
65–74
776
243
75–84
253
154
85+
161
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,788 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 12,759 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,332 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.3%
Hispanic or Latino
18.9%
Two or more races
11.9%
Other race
8.3%
Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,904 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,860 | 18.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,435 | 11.9% |
| Other race | 1,691 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 349 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.2% | 27.8% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 28.8% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
27.8%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
12.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 12.4% |
| Median income | $97,896 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
1.7%
$300k–$500k
18.5%
$500k–$1M
51.5%
$1M+
17.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $654,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,487 |
| Owner occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter occupied | 36.7% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 57.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.9% |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 32.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.4% |
| Electricity | 24.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.1% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| Solar | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,033 | 49.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 193 | 3.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,202 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,656 | 27.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,812 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,695 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.2% | 26.0% |
| Married | 53.1% | 49.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 15.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
17.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 231 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 172 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,778 | 44.8% |
| High school | 953 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 835 | 21.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.5%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
10.3%
Construction
10.2%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Other services
5.5%
Public administration
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Information
3.0%
Manufacturing
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.1% |
| Service | 24.7% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 5.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.2% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 3.3% |
| Walk | 5.9% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 5.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
9.3%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
17.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.4% |
| High blood pressure | 22.9% |
| High cholesterol | 26.7% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.4% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 758 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 27.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.0% |
| No insurance | 17.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,672 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 1,796 | 11.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,725 | 11.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,832 | 83.6% |
| Born in same state | 13,472 | 81.4% |
| Born in different state | 6,043 | 36.5% |
| Foreign born | 360 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,715 | 16.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,193 | 43.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,788 | 10.8% |
| Italian | 1,765 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 446 | 2.7% |
| English | 215 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 162 | 1% |
| Dutch | 137 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 115 | 0.7% |
| German | 47 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81601
What city is ZIP code 81601 in?
ZIP code 81601 is primarily assigned to Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81601 in?
ZIP code 81601 falls within Garfield County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81601?
The median home value in ZIP code 81601 is $654,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 81601?
ZIP code 81601 has an estimated population of 16,547 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81601?
The median household income in ZIP code 81601 is $97,896, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81601 in?
ZIP code 81601 observes the MST timezone.