81654 ZIP Code — Snowmass, CO

Pitkin County, Colorado

ZIP code 81654 is located in Snowmass, Colorado, within Pitkin County. It covers approximately 103.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,631 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81654

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $111,201. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 81654 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,631

population

103.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81654 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81654

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81654. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Snowmass	Acceptable
Snowmass	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81623 Carbondale (11.5 mi) 81611 Aspen (13.6 mi) 81621 Basalt (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,631
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	103.48 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	39.2135
Longitude	-107.0153
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	20.7%	24.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	50.3%	36.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	23.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	15.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,631

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$111,201

Median household income

$42,466

Per capita income

Median home value

$545

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

783

Housing units

56.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

133

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

292

65–74

217

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	369	22.6%
18 and over	1,262	77.4%
65 and over	557	34.2%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,567	94.6%
Two or more races	41	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.7%	24.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	50.3%	36.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	23.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	15.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 34.5%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	34.5%
$150k–$200k	14.5%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$111,201

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 24.2%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 42.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$545
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	25.2%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.4%
2 bedrooms	8.3%
3 bedrooms	29.1%
4 bedrooms	29.0%
5+ bedrooms	13.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.3%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	4.5%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	316	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	55	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	206	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	90	13.5%
Households with children under 18	208	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	239	35.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.1%	29.1%
Married	40.9%	52.1%
Separated	0.0%	13.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	22.0%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 46.0%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	56.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	2.7%
Elementary school	174	66.7%
High school	37	14.2%
College / grad school	43	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.0%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Information 13.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Construction 8.8%

Retail trade 6.6%

Public administration 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Professional & management 3.6%

Other services 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.9%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	29.9%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	14.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 22.0%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	12.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.1%
High blood pressure	24.1%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart disease	4.4%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.8%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	14.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.7%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	7.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,480	90.7%
Spanish	13	0.9%
Other Indo-European	13	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,533	94.0%
Born in same state	1,533	94.0%
Born in different state	310	19.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	98	6.0%
Not a US citizen	31	31.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	211	12.9%
Italian	179	11%
Arab	132	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	82	5%
Polish	13	0.8%
German	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81654

What city is ZIP code 81654 in?

ZIP code 81654 is primarily assigned to Snowmass, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81654 in?

ZIP code 81654 falls within Pitkin County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81654 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 81654 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81654?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 81654 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 81654 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81654?

17% of residents in ZIP code 81654 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 81654 in?

ZIP code 81654 observes the MST timezone.