City

Aspen, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Pitkin County  ·  Colorado

👥9,282Population
💰$95,708Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$1,243,500Median Home Value▲ 346% above avg
🎓74.2%College Grads▲ 92% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 3.8%Other: 4.2%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic10.3%
Black0.7%
Asian3.8%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.79
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads74.2% ▲ 92% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.1%)
HS Graduate721 (10.4%)
Some College290 (4.2%)
Associates776 (11.2%)
Bachelors447 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree4,686 (67.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 10.4%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 67.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad10.4%
Some College4.2%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate67.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.5%Renter: 37.5%Tenure
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,708 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$1,243,500 ▲ 346% above avg
Home/Income Ratio13.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,822/mo
Total Housing Units7,599
Vacant Units2,476

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
49%
Public Transit
13%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Aspen, CO

Aspen is a city in Colorado, located in Pitkin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 9,282 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.88 years.

Economically, Aspen is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,708 is above the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Aspen is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,243,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,822 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aspen is highly educated. 74.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.58%).

Aspen, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Aspen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81611 9,232 $95,708 $1,243,500 $1,822 2.0% 74.6% 62.9%

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