City

Vail, CO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Eagle County  ·  Colorado

👥4,971Population
💰$105,370Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$1,048,600Median Home Value▲ 276% above avg
🎓73.2%College Grads▲ 89% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 9.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.4%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian0.8%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
5%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads73.2% ▲ 89% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
HS Graduate356 (8.7%)
Some College213 (5.2%)
Associates528 (12.9%)
Bachelors227 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree2,768 (67.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 8.7%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 67.6%Edu
HS Grad8.7%
Some College5.2%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate67.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,370 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$1,048,600 ▲ 276% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,696/mo
Total Housing Units7,343
Vacant Units4,823

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Vail, CO

Vail is a city in Colorado, located in Eagle County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 4,971 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Vail is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,370 is above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Vail is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,048,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,696 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vail is highly educated. 73.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.54%).

Vail, 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 Vail
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81657 4,971 $105,370 $1,048,600 $1,696 6.7% 73.2% 68.1%

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