ZIP code 81656
Where is ZIP code 81656?
Woody Creek, Colorado
Pitkin County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 81656 belongs to Woody Creek, Colorado in Pitkin County. 81656 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Woody Creek post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 970. About 459 people live in the 81656 area, where the median household income is $250,001. The closest ZIP codes are 81612 (Aspen, 4.2 mi south), 81615 (Snowmass Village, 4.6 mi southwest) and 81621 (Basalt, 7.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 81656 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Woody Creek |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Pitkin County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 39.2831, -106.8985 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 816 |
Population and income in 81656
| Population | 459 · lower than 78% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 65% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.5 years · higher than 80% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 43% |
| Median household income | $250,001 · higher than 100% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $169,739 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 54% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 250 |
| Households | 191 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 59.24 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81656. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81656
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81612 | Aspen, CO | 4.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81615 | Snowmass Village, CO | 4.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81621 | Basalt, CO | 7.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 81611 | Aspen, CO | 7.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 81654 | Snowmass, CO | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 81642 | Meredith, CO | 13 mi E | Standard |
| 81623 | Carbondale, CO | 16.5 mi W | Standard |
| 81631 | Eagle, CO | 25.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81637 | Gypsum, CO | 26.4 mi N | Standard |
| 81225 | Crested Butte, CO | 26.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81251 | Twin Lakes, CO | 27.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 81601 | Glenwood Springs, CO | 28.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81656 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81656
PO BOX 123
WOODY CREEK CO 81656
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81656-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81656?
- 81656 is a Woody Creek, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81656 in?
- ZIP code 81656 is in Pitkin County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81656 in?
- 81656 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81656?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81656 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81656?
- About 459 people live in ZIP code 81656, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81656?
- The median household income in 81656 is $250,001 a year, higher than 100% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- Can I use 81656 for a street address?
- No. 81656 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Woody Creek use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81656?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81656 are 81612 (Aspen, 4.2 miles), 81615 (Snowmass Village, 4.6 miles), 81621 (Basalt, 7.2 miles) and 81611 (Aspen, 7.3 miles).