New Castle, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81647
Garfield County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,104
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,352
- Median income Near-median income area
- $456,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Castle pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81647 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 81647 (New Castle, CO) rose +18.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.0 in 2023 to 295.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 81647 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Castle, Garfield County, Colorado, home to 7,104 residents across 947.2 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81647 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,352 (12% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,341. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $456,200 (6% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,520; 75.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Garfield County, so 81647 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 81647
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Castle, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81647.
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 14
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81647, New Castle, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,104
Population
947.2
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81647?
35.0
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
11.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$78,352
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$37,341
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 81647 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
New Castle, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,352 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,868housing units
2,868
Total Housing Units
2,720
Occupied Units
148
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,200
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,520
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+18.8%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81647 have increased 18.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 185 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 205 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 243 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 249 |
| 2024 | +18.8% | 296 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 204 business establishments in ZIP 81647, employing approximately 965 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,514,000.
204
Businesses
965
Employees
$49.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 77 | 37.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 81647 vs 81652 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81652 | Silt, CO | 4,904 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81647, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,104 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 81647 in?
ZIP code 81647 (New Castle) is located in Garfield County, Colorado. Garfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/garfield-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81647?
ZIP code 81647 in New Castle, CO has a population of 7,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81647?
The median household income in ZIP 81647 is $78,352, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81647?
The median home value in ZIP 81647 is $456,200, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81647?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81647 is White at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81647?
ZIP code 81647 has 204 business establishments employing approximately 965 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81647?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81647 are: Construction (77), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (16), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81647?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81647 increased by 18.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81647?
In ZIP code 81647, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 81647?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81647 is 31.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81647?
In ZIP code 81647, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81647?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81647 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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