| ZIP Code | 81611 |
|---|---|
| City | Aspen |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Pitkin County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 8,856 ft |
| Latitude | 39.158173 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.668632 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.79 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 74.6% ▲ 93% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 721 (10.5%) |
| Some College | 290 (4.2%) |
| Associates | 726 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 447 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,686 (68.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,708 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,243,500 ▲ 346% above avg ↑ 92% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 13.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,822/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,564 |
| Vacant Units | 2,476 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,564 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,476 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
ZIP code 81611 is located in Aspen, Colorado, within Pitkin County. With a population of 9,232, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 81611 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $95,708 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81611 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,243,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,822 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 92% since 2019.
The population of 81611 is primarily White (80.64%). Residents are highly educated — 74.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.1%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81611 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 81611 in Aspen, CO is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,232 residents, a median household income of $95,708, and a median home value of $1,243,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.