Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.73 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.1% ▲ 89% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,420 (12.9%) |
| Some College | 355 (3.2%) |
| Associates | 1,190 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 796 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,233 (65.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,454 ▲ 32% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,338,491 ▲ 380% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 13.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,854/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,957 |
| Vacant Units | 4,152 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Pitkin County is located in Colorado and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,345 residents. With a median age of 43.72, it is a middle-aged county.
Pitkin County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $100,454 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Pitkin County is among the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $1,338,491 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,854. Homeownership rates are high at 67.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Pitkin County are primarily White (80.92%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 73.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Pitkin County, CO is a upper-middle-income area in Colorado. The 6 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.