| City: | Aspen, Colorado |
| County: | Pitkin County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:05:22 AM |
| Population: | 79 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.1912, -106.8169 |
| Land Area: | 53.066 sq mi |
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Aspen's 81612 ZIP code serves the mountain terrain surrounding one of America's most famous ski destinations. Only 79 people live here year-round, spread across just 36 occupied homes in nearly 56 square miles of Rocky Mountain landscape. But the post office maintains 1,731 PO Boxes, roughly 48 boxes for every local household. That ratio tells you everything about this community.
Second homeowners and seasonal residents drive that extreme PO Box count. Almost 40% of the housing units here are vacation properties, sitting empty most of the year. Owners keep PO Boxes active regardless of whether they're in town. Ski season brings a surge of temporary residents who need mail access during their stays. The 335 businesses in this ZIP, many tied to Aspen's recreation economy, also rely heavily on the post office.
Street names paint a picture of the terrain: Castle Creek Road, Red Mountain Road, Hunter Creek Road, and Conundrum Creek Road wind through the valleys. Aspen Mountain Road climbs toward the slopes. McLain Flats Road crosses the agricultural benchland. Puppy Smith Street handles the bulk of delivery points (761 records), likely representing a concentrated residential or commercial development.
Mail delivery here isn't PO Box only. Both city carrier routes (2 routes) and rural routes (1 route) serve the area, delivering to properties that can accommodate street addresses. But with homes scattered across mountainsides and down remote valleys, many residents find a PO Box more practical than waiting for carriers to navigate winding mountain roads.
Street names reference local creeks, mountain features, and the agricultural flats, with one major street handling most delivery points.
ZIP Code 81612 has 79 residents and 36 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 41.9 years, older than the state (37.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.1%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 79Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 36Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.19Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.19Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 87 | 50 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 20 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 79 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.9
Male Median Age: 48.2
Female Median Age: 37.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 68 | 85.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 7.50% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.25% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 6.25% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 39 | 49.37% | 48.2 years |
| Females: | 40 | 50.63% | 37.7 years |
| Total: | 79 | 100% | 41.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 81612 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 45 business establishments, employing about 497 people with an annual payroll of $19,938,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,428Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 45Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $7,871,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $19,938,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 497Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81612 is located in Pitkin County, Colorado, within the Rifle, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40090) and Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 81612. It covers 53.066 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.027 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Rifle, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40090Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 53.066 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.027 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 49731.77 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0803620Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Aspen city; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81612 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.