PlainZIP

Avon, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81620

Eagle County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,450
108/sq mi
$102,775
Median income
$861,500
Median home value
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Avon pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
108
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81620 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avon, Eagle County, Colorado, home to 10,450 residents across 97.2 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 81620 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,775 (16% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $64,501. Local economic indicators show a 8.4% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $861,500 (78% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,216 monthly, and 53.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Eagle County, letting you compare 81620 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 81620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avon, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81620.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 81620?

37.4

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 61.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%

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

How ZIP 81620 ranks nationally

Avon, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$102,775 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%

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

Owner 53.1%
Renter 46.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 81620 vs 81632 →

ZIP 81620 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 81620 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 81620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 81620 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
81632 Edwards, CO 10,276 5.4 mi
81645 Minturn, CO 1,121 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eagle County

81632 standard
Edwards, CO
Pop: 10,276
81631 standard
Eagle, CO
Pop: 8,215
81637 standard
Gypsum, CO
Pop: 7,721
81621 standard
Basalt, CO
Pop: 5,914
81657 standard
Vail, CO
Pop: 5,581
81645 standard
Minturn, CO
Pop: 1,121

Related Areas

Eagle County Avon, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81620 in? ▼
ZIP code 81620 (Avon) is located in Eagle County, Colorado. Eagle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eagle-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81620? ▼
ZIP code 81620 in Avon, CO has a population of 10,450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81620? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81620 is $102,775, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81620? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81620 is $861,500, which is 210% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81620? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81620 is White at 61.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81620? ▼
ZIP code 81620 has 724 business establishments employing approximately 9,262 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81620? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81620 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (117), Construction (105), Professional, scientific, and technical services (95). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81620? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81620 increased by 5.6% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81620? ▼
In ZIP code 81620, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 81620? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81620 is 21.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81620? ▼
In ZIP code 81620, approximately 53.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81620? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81620 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.