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ZIP Code 81647

Garfield County, Colorado — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

7,104
8/sq mi: $78,352
Median income: $456,200
Median home value: 29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 81647 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 947.2 square miles in New Castle, Garfield County, Colorado. The area is home to 7,104 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81647 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81647 sits at $78,352 (12% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $37,341. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $456,200 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,520 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81647 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Garfield County, so you can benchmark 81647 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 81647

Construction

77
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

16
Accommodation and food services

14
Retail trade

13
Other services (except public administration)

13

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81647, New Castle, CO · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,104

Population

947.2

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81647?

35.0

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 67.3%

African American 0.0%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 23.8%

Hispanic or Latino 37.0%

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

$37,341

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 81647 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,352 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,868

Total Housing Units

2,720

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%

Renter 25.0%

$456,200

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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

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

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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.