ZIP code 81601
Where is ZIP code 81601?
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Garfield County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81601 belongs to Glenwood Springs, Colorado in Garfield County. 81601 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 code 970. About 16,844 people live in the 81601 area, where the median household income is $109,129. The closest ZIP codes are 81602 (Glenwood Springs, 1.4 mi north), 81647 (New Castle, 11.9 mi west) and 81652 (Silt, 18.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 81601 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Glenwood Springs |
| Also accepted | Glenwood Spgs |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Garfield County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 39.5296, -107.3252 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 816 |
Population and income in 81601
| Population | 16,844 · higher than 74% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 46 · higher than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.1 years · lower than 63% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $109,129 · higher than 77% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $50,352 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 40% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $798,900 · higher than 90% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,877 a month |
| Housing units | 6,860 |
| Households | 6,296 (2.61 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 367.63 sq mi (plus 0.85 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81601. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81601
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81602 | Glenwood Springs, CO | 1.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81647 | New Castle, CO | 11.9 mi W | Standard |
| 81652 | Silt, CO | 18.2 mi W | Standard |
| 81623 | Carbondale, CO | 20.3 mi S | Standard |
| 81637 | Gypsum, CO | 21.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 81621 | Basalt, CO | 21.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 81650 | Rifle, CO | 24.8 mi W | Standard |
| 81654 | Snowmass, CO | 26.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 81656 | Woody Creek, CO | 28.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81615 | Snowmass Village, CO | 29.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81631 | Eagle, CO | 31 mi E | PO Box only |
| 81612 | Aspen, CO | 31.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81601 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81601
123 MAIN ST
GLENWOOD SPRINGS CO 81601
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GLENWOOD SPGS as the city name for 81601. Avoid Cardiff, Glenwood and West Glenwood: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81601-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81601?
- 81601 is a Glenwood Springs, Colorado ZIP code. Glenwood Spgs is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 81601 in?
- ZIP code 81601 is in Garfield County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81601 in?
- 81601 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81601?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81601 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81601?
- About 16,844 people live in ZIP code 81601, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81601?
- The median household income in 81601 is $109,129 a year, higher than 77% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81601?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81601 are 81602 (Glenwood Springs, 1.4 miles), 81647 (New Castle, 11.9 miles), 81652 (Silt, 18.2 miles) and 81623 (Carbondale, 20.3 miles).