County ProfileCO
Garfield County
Population: 61,685 · 8 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
61,685
People
Median age
37.6
Housing
Total households
23,404
Income
Median household income
$91,131
Housing
Total housing units
24,953
Employment
Employment rate
70.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
84.4%
County details
Local time 00:09:43(MT)| Name | Garfield |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 8total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 6 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 970 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 39.5993517, -107.9097802 |
| Land area | 2,947.4 sq miles(7,633.8 km²) |
Map of Garfield county, Colorado with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Garfield County
Compare the largest cities in Garfield County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle | 10,437 | $80,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Glenwood Springs | 9,963 | $91,481 | 2ZIPs |
| Carbondale | 6,434 | $108,324 | 1ZIPs |
| Battlement Mesa | 5,438 | $76,152 | 1ZIPs |
| New Castle | 4,923 | $80,084 | 1ZIPs |
| Silt | 3,536 | $93,690 | 1ZIPs |
| Parachute | 1,390 | $58,778 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Garfield County
Review the most populated postal areas across Garfield County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81601 | Glenwood Springs | $109,129 | 16,484 |
| 81623 | Carbondale | $109,661 | 16,110 |
| 81650 | Rifle | $81,025 | 14,336 |
| 81647 | New Castle | $78,352 | 7,445 |
| 81635 | Parachute | $73,278 | 7,185 |
| 81652 | Silt | $101,038 | 5,801 |
| 81602 | Glenwood Springs | — | — |
| 81636 | Battlement Mesa | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS