| City: | Wolcott, Colorado |
| County: | Eagle County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:05:46 AM |
| Population: | 290 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.7427, -106.5866 |
| Land Area: | 62.041 sq mi |
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Wolcott sits in Eagle County, Colorado, where ranching history meets modern mountain resort living. With a population of just 290 people across 59 square miles, this community serves as a regional mail hub for surrounding ranch properties and second homes scattered throughout the high country.
The post office maintains 340 PO Boxes for a community with 120 occupied homes. That's 2.83 boxes for every household. This isn't a town where everyone needs a PO Box. It's a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. Residents, ranch owners, and second-home owners all come to the Wolcott post office because it's the only option.
Seasonal patterns shape mail logistics here. Of 209 total housing units, 75 sit vacant for seasonal or recreational use. That's 36% of all housing. Add that to the median home value of $2,000,000, and you get a picture of an exclusive mountain community where vacation properties and working ranches coexist.
Street names tell the story of place and privilege. Bellyache Ridge Road leads to 18 delivery points. Big Dipper and Little Dipper roads reference the night sky visible from these mountain properties. Ranch names like Jouflas Ranch Road and Vail Ranch Road connect to working land, while nature names (Elk Bugle, Lost Bear Trail, Eagle Feather) market the wilderness experience to wealthy buyers.
Two rural carrier routes handle all street delivery here. Highway 6 and State Highway 131 provide the main arteries through ranch country. The population skews older (median age 47.2) and highly educated (50% hold bachelor's degrees). Economic data shows an unusual pattern: 115 workers in transportation and warehousing, suggesting ranch operations, seasonal property management, or service to nearby Vail Valley resorts.
This is Colorado high country where old ranching families and new money share the same post office. Mail comes to PO Boxes because the geography demands it. Properties spread across ridges, creeks, and private ranch roads that carriers can't efficiently serve. The Wolcott ZIP doesn't just serve Wolcott. It serves everyone within reach who needs an address in the Eagle County backcountry.
Street names blend working ranch heritage (Jouflas Ranch, Vail Ranch) with marketed nature appeal (Elk Bugle, Lost Bear Trail, Eagle Feather) and distinctive local geography (Bellyache Ridge, Alkali Creek, Red Sky).
ZIP Code 81655 has 290 residents and 120 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 47.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.2% male and 44.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.8%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 290Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 227Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $125,539Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 120Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $2,000,001Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 99 | 102 | 94 | 81 | 86 | 111 | 105 | 77 | 112 | 307 | 181 | 231 | 227 |
| Decennial Census | 65 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 290 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.2
Male Median Age: 50.2
Female Median Age: 40.8
| 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 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 36 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| White: | 269 | 94.06% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 3.85% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.70% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.05% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.35% |
| Total: | 286 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 160 | 55.17% | 50.2 years |
| Females: | 130 | 44.83% | 40.8 years |
| Total: | 290 | 100% | 47.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 107 | 47.14% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 120 | 52.86% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 52.86% |
| Total Population: | 227 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 107 | 47.14% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 120 | 52.86% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $125,539, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $125,539. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $70,636 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $70,636 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, 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 Production (65.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $125,539 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $52,632 | $0 | $67,983 | $70,636 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 149 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 51 | 34.23% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 98 | 65.77% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 149 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $2,000,001, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,000,001. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 44.06%, 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 80 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 55.94% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 63 | 44.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 143 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 143 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 143 | 100% |
In 2024, 34.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to 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 kindergarten (56.41%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 29 | 19.46% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 6.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 59 | 39.60% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 51 | 34.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 149 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 51 | 34.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 227 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 227 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 227 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 44 | 56.41% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 34 | 43.59% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 44 | 56.41% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 78 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 81655 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 33 business establishments, employing about 161 people with an annual payroll of $15,458,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 549Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 33Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,920,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,458,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 161Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81655 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 0.49% of whom live in ZIP Code 81655. It covers 62.041 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.147 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: | 62.041 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.147 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: | 0885760Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wolcott CDP; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81655 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.