| City: | Snowmass Village, Colorado |
| City Alias: | Snowmass Vlg |
| Names to Avoid: | West Village |
| County: | Pitkin County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:05:23 AM |
| Population: | 3,083 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2217, -106.9473 |
| Land Area: | 25.314 sq mi |
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Snowmass Village sits at the base of one of Colorado's premier ski mountains, where 41% of homes stand empty most of the year. Of the 2,613 total housing units, 1,070 are used only seasonally. This is a second-home community, and the postal data shows it. Year-round population: 3,083. Occupied homes: 1,410. But the Snowmass Village post office maintains 1,165 PO Boxes.
That works out to 0.83 boxes per household. Nearly every permanent resident uses a PO Box, and many seasonal homeowners keep boxes year-round for mail forwarding, property management correspondence, and ski trip coordination. The village doesn't have dense residential streets that make carrier delivery efficient. Instead, condos and mountain homes spread across 24 square miles of steep terrain.
This is an affluent place. Median home value: $1.75 million. Median household income: $107,559. Educational attainment runs high too, with 69% holding bachelor's degrees or higher. About 23% of workers do their jobs from home, a pattern common in mountain resort towns where consultants, writers, and remote professionals settle for the lifestyle.
Street names tell the ski resort story. Kearns Road, the main artery with 114 delivery points, leads to base area condos. Then come Owl Creek Road, Brush Creek Lane, Snowmass Club Circle, and dozens of streets named for terrain features, wildlife, and equestrian themes: Slopeside Lane, Powder Lane, Summit Lane, Stallion Circle, Maverick Circle. The street pattern mixes resort development (Fairway Drive, Clubhouse Drive) with mountain character (Burnt Mountain Drive, Ridge of Wildcat Drive).
Mail delivery here uses both city carrier routes (111 records) and rural routes (388 records). That Urban+Rural mix fits the geography: dense condo clusters near ski lifts, then spread-out luxury homes on hillside roads. The village operates as a Branch post office (facility code B), with city delivery available but most residents choosing boxes for reliability and convenience.
Street names combine ski resort infrastructure (Slopeside Ln, Powder Ln, Clubhouse Dr) with mountain landscape features (Burnt Mountain Dr, Ridge of Wildcat Dr) and equestrian themes (Stallion Cir, Maverick Cir, Bridle Path).
ZIP Code 81615 has 3,083 residents and 1,410 households (average 2.18 persons per household). The median age is 41.7 years, older than the state (37.2) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.3% male and 47.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.0%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 3,083Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,972Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 121.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $102,959Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,410Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,729,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.18Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.87Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,695 | 2,766 | 2,823 | 2,852 | 2,865 | 2,883 | 2,827 | 2,824 | 2,783 | 2,786 | 3,089 | 3,076 | 3,048 | 2,972 |
| Decennial Census | 2,839 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,083 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.7
Male Median Age: 42.2
Female Median Age: 41.3
| 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 | 42 | 70 | 93 | 73 | 89 | 131 | 125 | 130 | 101 | 123 | 122 | 113 | 95 | 121 | 86 | 61 | 22 | 14 |
| Female | 59 | 74 | 103 | 74 | 62 | 122 | 95 | 121 | 99 | 124 | 93 | 90 | 112 | 98 | 71 | 41 | 20 | 14 |
| Total | 101 | 144 | 196 | 147 | 151 | 253 | 220 | 251 | 200 | 247 | 215 | 203 | 207 | 219 | 157 | 102 | 42 | 28 |
| White: | 2,713 | 86.76% |
| Black: | 19 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic:* | 252 | 8.06% |
| Asian: | 40 | 1.28% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 97 | 3.10% |
| Total: | 3,127 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,611 | 52.25% | 42.2 years |
| Females: | 1,472 | 47.75% | 41.3 years |
| Total: | 3,083 | 100% | 41.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,840 | 95.56% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 114 | 3.84% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 13 | 0.44% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5 | 0.61% |
| Total Population: | 2,972 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,954 | 99.39% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 18 | 0.61% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $102,959, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $42,094 (69.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,325. Family households earn a median of $112,033 versus $76,283 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,750). By gender, male median income is $103,635 and female is $69,490, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $34,145 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.5%, which is a bit lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,865 | $74,848 | $80,823 | $82,816 | $81,035 | $66,082 | $58,233 | $61,273 | $70,634 | $76,777 | $127,689 | $94,761 | $107,559 | $102,959 |
| Median Family Income | $131,563 | $128,750 | $129,570 | $112,708 | $109,417 | $95,997 | $93,447 | $71,397 | $71,554 | $70,655 | $250,001 | $195,080 | $125,701 | $112,033 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $42,436 | $51,299 | $50,135 | $48,594 | $49,025 | $48,726 | $50,695 | $52,326 | $56,378 | $86,679 | $86,215 | $0 | $89,663 | $76,283 |
| Median Male Income | $53,750 | $60,326 | $63,792 | $49,148 | $69,821 | $49,465 | $51,340 | $51,400 | $54,545 | $0 | $128,916 | $0 | $147,112 | $103,635 |
| Median Female Income | $52,333 | $51,656 | $46,773 | $46,068 | $46,239 | $37,344 | $31,518 | $14,650 | $40,618 | $75,507 | $52,411 | $0 | $66,250 | $69,490 |
| Employed: | 1,642 | 61.54% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,026 | 38.46% |
| Total: | 2,668 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 800 | 48.72% |
| Service: | 86 | 5.24% |
| Sales and Office: | 440 | 26.80% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 0.43% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 309 | 18.82% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,642 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $1,729,900, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $1,055,700 (156.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $845,500. The median gross rent is $2,042, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $953 (87.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $900. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.81% (56.31% with a mortgage, 43.69% free-and-clear) and renters 39.19% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 40.97%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $674,200 | $979,700 | $1,000,001 | $918,000 | $1,029,700 | $873,500 | $0 | $886,100 | $884,400 | $642,400 | $0 | $0 | $1,748,000 | $1,729,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 200 | 29.03% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 100 | 14.51% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 16 | 2.32% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 342 | 49.64% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 31 | 4.50% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 689 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,089 | $1,291 | $1,323 | $1,263 | $1,122 | $0 | $706 | $741 | $1,142 | $1,312 | $0 | $1,796 | $1,951 | $2,042 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 602 | 34.24% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 467 | 26.56% |
| Renter Occupied: | 689 | 39.19% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,758 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,758 | 59.03% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,220 | 40.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,978 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,150 | 38.62% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,828 | 61.38% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,978 | 100% |
In 2024, 56.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, 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. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.85%). College enrollment is 0.57%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 0.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 87 | 3.36% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 398 | 15.36% |
| Some college, no degree: | 412 | 15.90% |
| Associate's degree: | 209 | 8.07% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 626 | 24.16% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 846 | 32.65% |
| Total: | 2,591 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,491 | 96.14% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 1,472 | 56.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,989 | 59.68% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,235 | 37.05% |
| No Insurance: | 109 | 3.27% |
| Total: | 3,333 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,224 | 96.73% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 14 | 3.99% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 182 | 51.85% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 153 | 43.59% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 0.57% |
| Total: | 351 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 3.99% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 335 | 95.44% |
ZIP Code 81615 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 219 business establishments, employing about 3,489 people with an annual payroll of $151,824,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,327Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 219Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $50,029,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $151,824,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 3,489Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81615 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 81615. It covers 25.314 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.095 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: | 25.314 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.095 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: | 0871755Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Snowmass Village town; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81615 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 March 1, 2026.