81647 ZIP Code — New Castle, CO
Garfield County, Colorado
ZIP code 81647 is located in New Castle, Colorado, within Garfield County. It covers approximately 284.85 square miles and serves a population of 6,528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 81647
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $438,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,874.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
6,528
population
284.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81647 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81647
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81647. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Castle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,528 |
| Population density | 23 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 284.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5976 |
| Longitude | -107.5336 |
| 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 | 24.5% | 27.8% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.9% | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.9% | 28.8% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
6,528
Population
23
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$80,874
Median household income
$35,973
Per capita income
$438,200
Median home value
$1,307
Median monthly rent
76.6%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
2,027
Housing units
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
266
Under 5
249
174
5–9
163
208
10–14
196
267
15–19
250
281
20–24
263
297
25–34
278
494
35–44
464
543
45–54
510
208
55–59
196
172
60–64
162
239
65–74
225
190
75–84
178
28
85+
27
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,660 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 4,868 | 74.6% |
| 65 and over | 887 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.3%
Hispanic or Latino
17.3%
Two or more races
12.1%
Other race
7.7%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,921 | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,367 | 17.3% |
| Two or more races | 953 | 12.1% |
| Other race | 607 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.5% | 27.8% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.9% | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.9% | 28.8% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
10.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 10.8% |
| Median income | $80,874 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k–$300k
7.8%
$300k–$500k
44.2%
$500k–$1M
34.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $438,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,307 |
| Owner occupied | 76.6% |
| Renter occupied | 23.4% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 67.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 10.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 38.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 31.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.9% |
| Electricity | 13.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.1% |
| Wood | 11.7% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,333 | 52.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 113 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 532 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 555 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 942 | 37.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 679 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 21.8% |
| Married | 48.7% | 51.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
30.7%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 294 | 16.3% |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 649 | 36.0% |
| High school | 417 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 394 | 21.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Retail trade
14.0%
Construction
12.0%
Professional & management
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Other services
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Information
3.6%
Manufacturing
3.5%
Public administration
3.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.1% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.1% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.0% |
| Carpool | 16.6% |
| Public transit | 2.7% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
9.2%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
39.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.5% |
| High blood pressure | 21.4% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 17.8% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 21.5% |
| No physical activity | 16.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 60.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 339 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 46.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.0% |
| No insurance | 19.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 20.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,013 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 693 | 11.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 660 | 11.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,676 | 86.9% |
| Born in same state | 5,616 | 86.0% |
| Born in different state | 3,003 | 46.0% |
| Foreign born | 60 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 852 | 13.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 414 | 48.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 628 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 543 | 8.3% |
| Polish | 186 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 123 | 1.9% |
| German | 55 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 41 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 23 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81647
What city is ZIP code 81647 in?
ZIP code 81647 is primarily assigned to New Castle, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81647 in?
ZIP code 81647 falls within Garfield County, Colorado.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81647?
The median home value in ZIP code 81647 is $438,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 81647?
ZIP code 81647 has an estimated population of 6,528 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81647?
The median household income in ZIP code 81647 is $80,874, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81647 in?
ZIP code 81647 observes the MST timezone.