ZIP code 81647
Where is ZIP code 81647?
New Castle, Colorado
Garfield County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81647 belongs to New Castle, Colorado in Garfield County. 81647 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 6,882 people live in the 81647 area, where the median household income is $78,352. The closest ZIP codes are 81652 (Silt, 8.1 mi southwest), 81602 (Glenwood Springs, 11.7 mi east) and 81601 (Glenwood Springs, 11.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 81647 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Castle |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Garfield County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 39.5709, -107.5428 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 816 |
Population and income in 81647
| Population | 6,882 · higher than 61% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 24 · lower than 52% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35 years · lower than 83% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $78,352 · lower than 57% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,341 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $456,200 · higher than 50% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,520 a month |
| Housing units | 2,868 |
| Households | 2,720 (2.53 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 284.86 sq mi (plus 0.7 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81647. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81647
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81652 | Silt, CO | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 81602 | Glenwood Springs, CO | 11.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 81601 | Glenwood Springs, CO | 11.9 mi E | Standard |
| 81650 | Rifle, CO | 13.2 mi W | Standard |
| 81636 | Battlement Mesa, CO | 27.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81635 | Parachute, CO | 28.4 mi W | Standard |
| 81623 | Carbondale, CO | 28.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 81624 | Collbran, CO | 30.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 81637 | Gypsum, CO | 31.3 mi E | Standard |
| 81621 | Basalt, CO | 32.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 81654 | Snowmass, CO | 36.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 81641 | Meeker, CO | 37.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81647 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81647
123 MAIN ST
NEW CASTLE CO 81647
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81647-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81647?
- 81647 is a New Castle, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81647 in?
- ZIP code 81647 is in Garfield County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81647 in?
- 81647 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81647?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81647 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81647?
- About 6,882 people live in ZIP code 81647, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81647?
- The median household income in 81647 is $78,352 a year, lower than 57% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81647?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81647 are 81652 (Silt, 8.1 miles), 81602 (Glenwood Springs, 11.7 miles), 81601 (Glenwood Springs, 11.9 miles) and 81650 (Rifle, 13.2 miles).