| ZIP Code | 81637 |
|---|---|
| City | Gypsum |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Eagle County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 7,943 ft |
| Latitude | 39.777826 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.105814 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.30 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.7% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 75% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 2,015 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 472 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 261 (4.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,213 (20%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,104 (34.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,556 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $549,800 ▲ 97% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,162/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,291 |
| Vacant Units | 153 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,291 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 153 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
ZIP code 81637 is located in Gypsum, Colorado, within Eagle County. With a population of 10,344, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36 years. Economically, 81637 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,556 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81637 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $549,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,162 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 81637 is majority Hispanic (55.38%). Residents are well-educated — 54.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81637 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 81637 in Gypsum, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,344 residents, a median household income of $108,556, and a median home value of $549,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.