81639 ZIP Code — Hayden, CO
Routt County, Colorado
ZIP code 81639 is located in Hayden, Colorado, within Routt County. It covers approximately 464.43 square miles and serves a population of 2,560 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 81639
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $362,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,226.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,560
population
464.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81639 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81639
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hayden | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,560 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 107 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 464.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6134 |
| Longitude | -107.1229 |
| 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 | 36.5% | 28.1% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.0% | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 29.3% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
2,560
Population
6
People per sq mi
42.7
Median age
$77,226
Median household income
$39,575
Per capita income
$362,000
Median home value
$1,386
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
1,082
Housing units
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
67
Under 5
52
74
5–9
57
88
10–14
68
118
15–19
92
47
20–24
37
201
25–34
157
188
35–44
147
227
45–54
176
54
55–59
42
140
60–64
109
180
65–74
140
50
75–84
39
6
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 507 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 2,053 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 419 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 42.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
0.9%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,337 | 88.7% |
| Two or more races | 173 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.5% | 28.1% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.0% | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 29.3% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
9.8%
$100k–$150k
25.3%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $77,226 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.0%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k–$300k
14.1%
$300k–$500k
50.5%
$500k–$1M
10.8%
$1M+
8.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,386 |
| Owner occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 19.4% |
| Single-family detached | 77.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 9.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% |
| 3 or more | 33.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.3% |
| Electricity | 21.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.4% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 564 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 85 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 239 | 23.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 141 | 13.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 304 | 29.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 332 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.1% | 21.5% |
| Married | 58.1% | 57.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.2%
HS graduate
30.8%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
16.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 9 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 215 | 42.4% |
| High school | 148 | 29.2% |
| College / grad school | 98 | 19.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Construction
18.9%
Retail trade
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Other services
6.3%
Public administration
6.1%
Professional & management
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.8% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.9% |
| Government | 15.5% |
| Self-employed | 11.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
13.2%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
8.7%
Female-led households
18.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.8% |
| Retirement income | 21.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 176 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 22.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.2% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,441 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 71 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 47 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 24 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,460 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 2,460 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,104 | 43.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 100 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 30 | 30.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 479 | 18.7% |
| French | 277 | 10.8% |
| English | 37 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 30 | 1.2% |
| Arab | 11 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81639
What city is ZIP code 81639 in?
ZIP code 81639 is primarily assigned to Hayden, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81639 in?
ZIP code 81639 falls within Routt County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 81639 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 81639 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81639?
The median home value in ZIP code 81639 is $362,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 81639?
ZIP code 81639 has an estimated population of 2,560 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81639?
The median household income in ZIP code 81639 is $77,226, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81639 in?
ZIP code 81639 observes the MST timezone.