ZIP Code 81620
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Avon · Eagle County · Colorado
- Population
- 10,450
- Median income
- $102,775
- Median home value
- $861,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.9%
- Land area
- 97.2 sq mi
108/sq mi
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 210% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.4
Denver
ZIP code 81620 in Avon, Colorado has a population of 10,450. The median household income is $102,775, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $861,500, 210% above the US average. 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 81620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.2 square miles in Avon, Eagle County, Colorado. The area is home to 10,450 residents, producing a population density of 108 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81620 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81620 sits at $102,775 (16% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $64,501. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $861,500 (78% above the state average) with median rent at $2,216 per month, and 53.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eagle County, so you can benchmark 81620 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 81620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81620.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
117 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81620, Avon, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,450
Population
97.2
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81620?
37.4
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
17.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$102,775
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$64,501
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
9,585
Total Housing Units
4,745
Occupied Units
4,840
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$861,500
Median Home Value
+78% vs state
$2,216
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.6%
YoY Change (2021)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81620 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +5.8% | 183 |
| 2018 | +1.4% | 185 |
| 2019 | +7.4% | 199 |
| 2020 | -5.0% | 189 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 200 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 724 business establishments in ZIP 81620, employing approximately 9,262 people with a combined annual payroll of $448,259,000.
724
Businesses
9,262
Employees
$448.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 117 | 16.2% |
| Construction | 105 | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 95 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 90 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 3.3% |
| Information | 17 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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