ZIP code 81251
Where is ZIP code 81251?
Twin Lakes, Colorado
Lake County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81251 belongs to Twin Lakes, Colorado in Lake County. 81251 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 719 and 970. About 423 people live in the 81251 area, where the median household income is $105,600. The closest ZIP codes are 81228 (Granite, 11.1 mi southeast), 80429 (Climax, 11.1 mi northeast) and 80461 (Leadville, 12.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 81251 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Twin Lakes |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Lake County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 719, 970 |
| Coordinates | 39.1011, -106.4416 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81251
| Population | 423 · lower than 79% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 78% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 71.3 years · higher than 99% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $105,600 · higher than 73% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $54,835 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 67% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $672,600 · higher than 80% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 297 |
| Households | 216 (1.96 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 139.18 sq mi (plus 3.73 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81251. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81251
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81228 | Granite, CO | 11.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 80429 | Climax, CO | 11.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 80461 | Leadville, CO | 12.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 81642 | Meredith, CO | 19.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 81611 | Aspen, CO | 21.5 mi W | Standard |
| 81210 | Almont, CO | 22.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 80420 | Alma, CO | 23.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81211 | Buena Vista, CO | 24.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 81612 | Aspen, CO | 25.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 80440 | Fairplay, CO | 25.2 mi E | Standard |
| 81656 | Woody Creek, CO | 27.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81615 | Snowmass Village, CO | 27.6 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81251 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81251
123 MAIN ST
TWIN LAKES CO 81251
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81251-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81251?
- 81251 is a Twin Lakes, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81251 in?
- ZIP code 81251 is in Lake County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81251 in?
- 81251 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81251?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81251 use area codes 719 and 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81251?
- About 423 people live in ZIP code 81251, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81251?
- The median household income in 81251 is $105,600 a year, higher than 73% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81251?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81251 are 81228 (Granite, 11.1 miles), 80429 (Climax, 11.1 miles), 80461 (Leadville, 12.7 miles) and 81642 (Meredith, 19.1 miles).