Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.2% ▲ 63% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 217 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,306 (17.2%) |
| Some College | 3,114 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 3,692 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 4,159 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,103 (52.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,517 ▲ 33% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $829,715 ▲ 198% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,997/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 33,040 |
| Vacant Units | 12,632 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Eagle County is located in Colorado and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 53,723 residents. With a median age of 39.23, it is a middle-aged county.
Eagle County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $101,516 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.9% is well below the national average.
Housing in Eagle County is among the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $829,715 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,996. Homeownership rates are high at 67.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Eagle County are majority White (63.36%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Eagle County, CO is a upper-middle-income area in Colorado. The 13 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81620 | Avon | 11,085 | $99,152 | $951,800 | $2,199 | 5.8% | 61.0% |
| 81621 | Basalt | 6,349 | $103,721 | $1,138,500 | $2,220 | 2.5% | 68.6% |
| 80423 | Bond | 81 | $25,774 | $541,700 | — | 45.7% | 45.7% |
| 81631 | Eagle | 8,676 | $104,430 | $717,600 | $1,685 | 1.3% | 61.9% |
| 81632 | Edwards | 10,527 | $92,304 | $734,300 | $1,885 | 8.4% | 67.2% |
| 81637 | Gypsum | 10,344 | $108,556 | $549,800 | $2,162 | 1.2% | 54.7% |
| 81645 | Minturn | 1,024 | $108,897 | $1,072,300 | $2,167 | 5.8% | 62.3% |
| 81649 | Red Cliff | 283 | $68,056 | $742,600 | $1,450 | 0.0% | 59.9% |
| 81657 | Vail | 4,971 | $105,370 | $1,048,600 | $1,696 | 6.7% | 73.2% |