| ZIP Code | 81621 |
|---|---|
| City | Basalt |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Eagle County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 9,045 ft |
| Latitude | 39.37811 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.87636 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.6% ▲ 77% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 458 (9.7%) |
| Some College | 365 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 664 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 397 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,854 (60.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,721 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,138,500 ▲ 308% above avg ↑ 82% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,220/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,145 |
| Vacant Units | 441 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,145 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 441 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 81621 is located in Basalt, Colorado, within Eagle County. With a population of 6,349, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 81621 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,721 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81621 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,138,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,220 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 82% since 2019.
The population of 81621 is primarily White (77.45%). Residents are highly educated — 68.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81621 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 81621 in Basalt, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,349 residents, a median household income of $103,721, and a median home value of $1,138,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.