| City: | Red Cliff, Colorado |
| County: | Eagle County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:05:41 AM |
| Population: | 314 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.4556, -106.2889 |
| Land Area: | 139.118 sq mi |
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Red Cliff is a small mountain community in Eagle County, Colorado, spread across 125 square miles of Rocky Mountain terrain. With just 314 residents living in 135 households, this is one of Colorado's most sparsely populated ZIP codes. The post office maintains 139 PO Boxes for those 135 households, and this is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the vast territory.
Rural carrier routes serve some addresses, but most residents rely on PO Boxes at the Red Cliff post office. The community spreads along streets like Eagle Street, Water Street, and Spruce Street in the town center, with rural roads like Turkey Creek Road and Homestake Creek Road extending into the surrounding mountains. Only 9 streets serve the entire 125 square mile area.
This isn't a tourist resort despite the high median home value of $742,600. The year-round population stays stable, with only 12% of homes used seasonally (21 of 173 housing units). Median age is 43 years. Most residents (73%) own their homes. The community includes 19 business establishments employing 105 workers, and transportation and warehousing employ a notable portion of the workforce (125 workers listed in ACS data, though this seems high relative to population and may include regional workers).
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Red Cliff, CO 81649Some rural addresses receive carrier delivery, but PO Box service is the primary and most reliable option in this mountain community.
Street names like Eagle Street and Water Street mark the small town center, while mountain roads like Turkey Creek and Homestake Creek extend into the surrounding wilderness.
ZIP Code 81649 has 314 residents and 135 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 43.0 years, older than the state (37.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.2% male and 47.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.6%, which is higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 314Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 345Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 135Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $852,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.08Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 236 | 264 | 272 | 268 | 279 | 249 | 301 | 370 | 345 | 318 | 281 | 292 | 283 | 345 |
| Decennial Census | 277 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 314 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43
Male Median Age: 45
Female Median Age: 39.9
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 15 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 17 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| White: | 237 | 68.90% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic:* | 71 | 20.64% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 2.33% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 26 | 7.56% |
| Total: | 344 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 164 | 52.23% | 45.0 years |
| Females: | 150 | 47.77% | 39.9 years |
| Total: | 314 | 100% | 43.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 319 | 92.46% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 1.74% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 20 | 7.54% |
| Total Population: | 345 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 319 | 92.46% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 26 | 7.54% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $61,333 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $80,694 and female is $84,464, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,770 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 78.3%, which is far greater 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 (28.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,333 | $62,500 | $64,375 | $68,750 | $68,125 | $71,250 | $60,455 | $63,750 | $59,750 | $55,357 | $56,964 | $74,688 | $68,056 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $60,750 | $62,375 | $63,958 | $64,792 | $74,583 | $83,000 | $62,500 | $65,000 | $67,813 | $55,625 | $59,583 | $150,833 | $69,750 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $68,125 | $67,917 | $68,500 | $69,375 | $62,500 | $61,500 | $56,667 | $63,409 | $59,500 | $51,250 | $51,875 | $59,250 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $50,234 | $50,972 | $46,458 | $49,063 | $51,250 | $61,000 | $43,750 | $46,071 | $40,625 | $41,667 | $47,813 | $71,875 | $73,750 | $80,694 |
| Median Female Income | $51,250 | $44,375 | $42,292 | $41,111 | $35,556 | $37,250 | $37,292 | $38,750 | $39,107 | $41,310 | $44,028 | $46,250 | $47,232 | $84,464 |
| Employed: | 224 | 78.32% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 62 | 21.68% |
| Total: | 286 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 64 | 28.57% |
| Service: | 54 | 24.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 41 | 18.30% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 48 | 21.43% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 7.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 224 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $852,000, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $437,700 (105.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $506,700. The median gross rent is $1,239, which is falls short of the national median ($1,348), is down $111 (8.22%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $636. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.62% (61.60% with a mortgage, 38.40% free-and-clear) and renters 14.38% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.89%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $414,300 | $384,200 | $364,300 | $315,400 | $325,000 | $332,800 | $315,800 | $338,300 | $345,300 | $345,200 | $556,300 | $669,900 | $742,600 | $852,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 21 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,350 | $1,317 | $1,333 | $1,389 | $1,550 | $1,725 | $1,625 | $1,731 | $1,875 | $1,765 | $1,813 | $1,800 | $1,450 | $1,239 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 77 | 52.74% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 48 | 32.88% |
| Renter Occupied: | 21 | 14.38% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 146 | 81.11% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 34 | 18.89% |
| Total Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 161 | 89.44% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 10.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
In 2024, 61.50% 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 95.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 20.90%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 13.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (73.21%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 3.05% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 1.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 36 | 13.74% |
| Some college, no degree: | 30 | 11.45% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 8.78% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 146 | 55.73% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 15 | 5.73% |
| Total: | 262 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 250 | 95.42% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 161 | 61.45% |
| Private Insurance: | 255 | 72.44% |
| Public Insurance: | 72 | 20.45% |
| No Insurance: | 25 | 7.10% |
| Total: | 352 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 327 | 92.90% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.8% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.9% | 13.5% |
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: | 6 | 10.71% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 16.07% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 41 | 73.21% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 26.79% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 50 | 89.29% |
ZIP Code 81649 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 53 people with an annual payroll of $2,489,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,053Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $470,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,489,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 53Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81649 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 59,507 people, about 0.53% of whom live in ZIP Code 81649. It covers 139.118 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.456 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Edwards, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 59,507Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 139.118 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.456 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: | 0863265Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Red Cliff town; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81649 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.