81656 ZIP Code — Woody Creek, CO

Pitkin County, Colorado

ZIP code 81656 is located in Woody Creek, Colorado, within Pitkin County. It covers approximately 59.24 square miles and serves a population of 605 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81656

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 81656 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

605

population

59.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81656 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81656

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woody Creek	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	605
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	59.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.3016
Longitude	-106.8226
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.4%	24.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	36.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	23.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	15.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

605

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

Median household income

$96,355

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

356

Housing units

57.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

104

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	114	18.8%
18 and over	491	81.2%
65 and over	230	38.0%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Other race 5.2%

Two or more races 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	541	80.9%
Hispanic or Latino	64	9.6%
Other race	35	5.2%
Two or more races	29	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.4%	24.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	36.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	23.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	15.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 30.3%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 3.1%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$200k+ 32.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	30.3%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	3.1%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
$200k+	32.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 21.8%

$1M+ 44.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	26.4%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	19.9%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	9.3%
3 bedrooms	31.5%
4 bedrooms	30.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.2%
2 vehicles	22.1%
3 or more	66.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.0%
Propane / LP gas	18.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	179	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	33	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	82	27.9%
Households with children under 18	42	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	51.0%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	27.7%
Married	68.0%	68.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.5%
Divorced	4.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 7.7%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 18.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.3%

Graduate / professional 32.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	57.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	28.1%
High school	82	71.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.8%

Other services 27.8%

Construction 15.5%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Professional & management 9.0%

Education & healthcare 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	3.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.3%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.3%
High blood pressure	26.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.7%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	12.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.4%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	8.2%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.2%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.9%
Teeth loss	6.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.6%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	605	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	559	92.4%
Born in same state	538	88.9%
Born in different state	238	39.3%
Foreign born	21	3.5%
Naturalized citizen	46	7.6%
Not a US citizen	14	30.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	10.2%
Dutch	40	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	39	6.4%
Italian	11	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81656

What city is ZIP code 81656 in?

ZIP code 81656 is primarily assigned to Woody Creek, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81656 in?

ZIP code 81656 falls within Pitkin County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81656 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 81656 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81656 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 81656 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81656?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 81656?

ZIP code 81656 has an estimated population of 605 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81656 in?

ZIP code 81656 observes the MST timezone.