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

Population
6,550
Unknown
Median Income
$104,754
Home Value
$1,136,600
Median Rent
$2,316
Median Age
42.20
Diversity Index
49.50
Moderate
Cost of Living
320.8
very high
Unemployment
2.7%

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

Total Population
6,550
Median Age
42.20
Male Population
3,221
49.2%
Female Population
3,329
50.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
49.50 Moderate
White
81.0%
Black or African American
0.2%
Hispanic or Latino
18.3%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
12.0%
Other Race
5.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$104,754
Mean Household Income
$154,062
Per Capita Income
$64,753
Below Poverty Line
7.9%

This is 40% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$1,136,600
Median Rent
$2,316
Total Housing Units
3,171
Occupied Units
2,788
Vacant Units
383
12.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1994
Owner Occupied
68.4%
Renter Occupied
31.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 10.9x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 68.4% Renter 31.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 96.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 20.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,169
Employment Rate
97.3%
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
68.5%
Carpool
6.1%
Public Transit
11.5%
Work from Home
8.4%

Cost of Living Index

320.8
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 81621 is 220.8% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Eagle

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
81632 Edwards 10,965 $83,712
81620 Avon 10,870 $102,775
81637 Gypsum 10,744 $109,209
81631 Eagle 8,958 $113,662
81657 Vail 4,835 $100,573
81645 Gilman 1,028 $102,039

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.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.