ZIP Code 81621 -- Basalt, CO
Eagle | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Home prices are 10.9x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
- Homes here cost 4.1x the national median — if the national median home were a Toyota Camry, homes here would be a luxury SUV.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 81621
ZIP code 81621 in Basalt, Colorado is a unknown area with a population of 6,550. The median household income is $104,754, which is This is 40% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $1,136,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 10.9x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 320.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 42.20 years. Approximately 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Eagle, CO.
Population & Age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Racial Composition
Income & Economy
This is 40% above the national median of $75,000.
Income Distribution
Housing
Housing is expensive relative to income
Ownership vs Rental
Education
Employment & Commuting
How People Get to Work
Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 81621 is 220.8% above the national average of 100.
Compare 81621 with:
Compare 81621 with Another ZIP Code
Nearby ZIP Codes
Other ZIP Codes in Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 81621
ZIP code 81621 (Basalt, CO) has a total population of 6,550 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 42.20 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 81621 is $104,754 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 40% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 81621 is primarily located in Basalt, Colorado (CO). It falls within Eagle County.
The median home value in ZIP code 81621 is $1,136,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,316.
The median age in ZIP code 81621 is 42.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 81621 has a cost of living index of 320.76 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 81621, 59.06% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 20.29% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 81621 is 2.69%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 8.44% of workers work from home.
Explore More
Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.