| City: | Minturn, Colorado |
| City Alias: | Gilman |
| County: | Eagle County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:28:31 PM |
| Population: | 1,033 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.4741, -106.4655 |
| Land Area: | 104.073 sq mi |
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Minturn sits along the Eagle River in central Colorado, a mountain town 11 miles south of Vail. With 1,033 residents and 459 households, it's classified as a PO Box ZIP despite having both city and rural carrier routes. The post office maintains 674 PO Boxes, 47% more than the local household count. This indicates service extending to surrounding areas in the mountains and valleys of Eagle County.
The town has an Urban+Rural delivery pattern with one city carrier route and two rural routes serving 23 distinct streets. Boulder Street accounts for 99 ZIP+4 records (the most of any street), followed by Main Street with 31 records. Highway 24 runs through town with 11 delivery points. Streets like Eagle River Street and Mountain Road reference the town's setting in the Colorado Rockies.
Minturn accepts mail under the alias Gilman, a former mining town located several miles up the Eagle River valley. Gilman was abandoned in the 1980s due to environmental contamination from zinc and copper mining, but the name remains a valid mailing address through the Minturn post office.
The community has a median household income of $108,897 and median home values of $1,072,300, reflecting proximity to Vail's resort economy. About 14% of workers work from home. The town serves 85 business establishments employing 491 people. Nearly equal numbers of residents own (229 households) versus rent (230 households). Of the 573 total housing units, 71 are used seasonally (12.4%), far below typical resort levels but indicating some vacation property presence.
Educational attainment is high, with 58% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The median age of 37.4 years suggests a working-age population rather than retirees. The population is 82% white, 8% Hispanic, and includes small percentages of other groups. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, meaning street delivery options exist in the community.
Mail can be addressed to either MINTURN, CO 81645 or GILMAN, CO 81645. Both PO Box and street addresses are valid, though the high PO Box adoption rate (1.47x household count) indicates many residents and businesses prefer PO Box service.
Street names like Eagle River Street and Mountain Road reference the town's Colorado mountain setting, while the grid pattern of Main and Boulder streets reflects historic mining town origins.
ZIP Code 81645 has 1,033 residents and 459 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 37.4 years, about the same as the state (37.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.3%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.5%, which is slightly higher than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,033Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,024Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 9.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $108,897Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 459Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,072,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.25Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,180 | 966 | 1,046 | 1,154 | 1,164 | 1,138 | 1,234 | 1,114 | 1,101 | 1,149 | 1,098 | 1,000 | 1,024 |
| Decennial Census | 1,121 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,033 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.4
Male Median Age: 37.7
Female Median Age: 37.2
| 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 | 16 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 69 | 66 | 52 | 42 | 47 | 33 | 43 | 33 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Female | 13 | 13 | 33 | 29 | 16 | 60 | 61 | 39 | 30 | 42 | 36 | 17 | 27 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 13 |
| Total | 29 | 42 | 59 | 51 | 40 | 129 | 127 | 91 | 72 | 89 | 69 | 60 | 60 | 36 | 31 | 23 | 11 | 14 |
| White: | 850 | 73.40% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic:* | 222 | 19.17% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.35% |
| American Indian: | 18 | 1.55% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 62 | 5.35% |
| Total: | 1,158 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 556 | 53.82% | 37.7 years |
| Females: | 477 | 46.18% | 37.2 years |
| Total: | 1,033 | 100% | 37.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 918 | 89.65% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 15 | 1.46% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 20 | 1.95% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 71 | 8.89% |
| Total Population: | 1,024 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 933 | 91.11% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 91 | 8.89% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $108,897, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $33,657 (44.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,376. Family households earn a median of $137,125 versus $53,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $84,125). By gender, male median income is $60,341 and female is $66,923, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,582 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 80.1%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is higher than the state rate (4.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.4%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,240 | $60,833 | $64,519 | $65,625 | $64,079 | $68,646 | $83,214 | $88,542 | $90,521 | $105,000 | $101,250 | $98,500 | $108,897 |
| Median Family Income | $78,594 | $76,382 | $85,804 | $83,438 | $81,786 | $86,042 | $90,536 | $86,607 | $91,875 | $107,500 | $109,196 | $118,542 | $137,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $72,813 | $52,679 | $57,917 | $62,788 | $50,500 | $58,750 | $61,667 | $86,563 | $86,023 | $91,071 | $55,781 | $51,081 | $53,000 |
| Median Male Income | $45,707 | $50,481 | $47,411 | $42,232 | $42,100 | $42,019 | $42,431 | $54,318 | $56,071 | $58,264 | $59,188 | $65,036 | $60,341 |
| Median Female Income | $43,571 | $42,853 | $45,719 | $39,821 | $38,375 | $36,696 | $40,089 | $39,167 | $34,524 | $43,304 | $55,781 | $59,000 | $66,923 |
| Employed: | 599 | 75.44% |
| Unemployed: | 37 | 4.66% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 158 | 19.90% |
| Total: | 794 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 302 | 50.42% |
| Service: | 70 | 11.69% |
| Sales and Office: | 157 | 26.21% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 2.84% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 53 | 8.85% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 599 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $1,072,300, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $466,500 (77.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $426,000. The median gross rent is $2,167, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $891 (69.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $659. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.21% (60.34% with a mortgage, 39.66% free-and-clear) and renters 30.79% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.41%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.63%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $605,800 | $612,100 | $588,000 | $562,500 | $521,600 | $545,900 | $512,000 | $658,100 | $646,300 | $732,900 | $797,300 | $915,500 | $1,072,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 6.20% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 6.98% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 24 | 18.60% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 57 | 44.19% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 9 | 6.98% |
| $3,000 or more: | 13 | 10.08% |
| No Rent: | 9 | 6.98% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,276 | $1,188 | $1,127 | $1,153 | $1,122 | $1,135 | $1,199 | $1,313 | $1,508 | $1,818 | $1,898 | $2,181 | $2,167 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 175 | 41.77% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 115 | 27.45% |
| Renter Occupied: | 129 | 30.79% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 419 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 419 | 77.59% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 121 | 22.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 540 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 400 | 74.07% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 120 | 22.22% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 3.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 540 | 100% |
In 2023, 57.80% 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 96.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 14.60%, which is on par with the state rate (7.70%). Public coverage is 19.00%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 4.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (71.74%). College enrollment is 13.04%, which is on par with the state rate (27.40%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 1.74% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 2.27% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 163 | 21.79% |
| Some college, no degree: | 94 | 12.57% |
| Associate's degree: | 29 | 3.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 234 | 31.28% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 198 | 26.47% |
| Total: | 748 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 718 | 95.99% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 432 | 57.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 793 | 69.68% |
| Public Insurance: | 195 | 17.14% |
| No Insurance: | 150 | 13.18% |
| Total: | 1,138 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 988 | 86.82% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.9% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 21 | 9.13% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 165 | 71.74% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 6.09% |
| College or graduate school: | 30 | 13.04% |
| Total: | 230 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 21 | 9.13% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 200 | 86.96% |
ZIP Code 81645 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 85 business establishments, employing about 503 people with an annual payroll of $22,781,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 709Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 85Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,369,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $22,781,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 503Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81645 is located in Eagle County, Colorado, within the Edwards, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20780) and Colorado's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 55,374 people, about 1.87% of whom live in ZIP Code 81645. It covers 104.073 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Edwards, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 55,374Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 104.073 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7535.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0850920Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Minturn town; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81645 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.