81652 ZIP Code — Silt, CO

Garfield County, Colorado

ZIP code 81652 is located in Silt, Colorado, within Garfield County. It covers approximately 105.39 square miles and serves a population of 6,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81652

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $460,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,398. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

6,059

population

105.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81652 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81652

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81652. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Silt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81647 New Castle (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,059
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	105.39 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	39.4974
Longitude	-107.6919
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	29.3%	27.8%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	36.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	28.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.2%	6.5%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,059

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$91,398

Median household income

$37,198

Per capita income

$460,500

Median home value

$1,717

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,630

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

205

Under 5

200

241

5–9

235

306

10–14

298

182

15–19

178

128

20–24

125

369

25–34

359

538

35–44

524

380

45–54

370

163

55–59

159

181

60–64

176

307

65–74

299

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,735	28.6%
18 and over	4,324	71.4%
65 and over	742	12.2%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.4%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Two or more races 10.4%

Other race 5.7%

Black or African American 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,799	67.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,058	14.9%
Two or more races	743	10.4%
Other race	406	5.7%
Black or African American	69	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	17	0.2%
Asian	15	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	27.8%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	36.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	28.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.2%	6.5%	9.6%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	14.1%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$91,398

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

$300k–$500k 45.0%

$500k–$1M 37.5%

$1M+ 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$460,500
Median rent / month	$1,717
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	24.4%
1990–1999	25.1%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	9.6%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	25.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	51.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.9%
Electricity	21.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Wood	11.8%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,334	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	23	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	328	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	329	16.3%
Households with children under 18	886	44.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	533	26.5%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	17.9%
Married	67.3%	65.9%
Separated	0.2%	1.1%
Widowed	0.3%	9.6%
Divorced	8.1%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	119	6.7%
Kindergarten	131	7.4%
Elementary school	853	48.2%
High school	336	19.0%
College / grad school	330	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.1%

Retail trade 13.2%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Professional & management 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.2

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 10.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.7%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.1%
High blood pressure	25.0%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.8%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	250	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.0%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	18.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	29.7%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	16.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,654	93.3%
Spanish	573	10.1%
Other Indo-European	554	9.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,224	86.2%
Born in same state	5,194	85.7%
Born in different state	2,822	46.6%
Foreign born	30	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	835	13.8%
Not a US citizen	260	31.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	500	8.3%
Italian	437	7.2%
Arab	310	5.1%
Polish	198	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	18	0.3%
English	15	0.2%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	98.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81652

What city is ZIP code 81652 in?

ZIP code 81652 is primarily assigned to Silt, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81652 in?

ZIP code 81652 falls within Garfield County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81652 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 81652 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81652?

The median home value in ZIP code 81652 is $460,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 81652?

ZIP code 81652 has an estimated population of 6,059 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81652?

The median household income in ZIP code 81652 is $91,398, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81652 in?

ZIP code 81652 observes the MST timezone.