ZIP Code 81621
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Basalt · Eagle County · Colorado
- Population
- 5,914
- Median income
- $104,754
- Median home value
- $1,136,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.1%
- Land area
- 574.2 sq mi
10/sq mi
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 309% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
Denver
ZIP code 81621 in Basalt, Colorado has a population of 5,914. The median household income is $104,754, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $1,136,600, 309% above the US average. 59.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 81621 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 574.2 square miles in Basalt, Eagle County, Colorado. The area is home to 5,914 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 81621 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81621 sits at $104,754 (18% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $64,753. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,136,600 (135% above the state average) with median rent at $2,316 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81621 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eagle County, so you can benchmark 81621 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 81621
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81621.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 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 81621, Basalt, 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
5,914
Population
574.2
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81621?
42.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
11.0%
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?
$104,754
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$64,753
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 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?
3,171
Total Housing Units
2,788
Occupied Units
383
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,136,600
Median Home Value
+135% vs state
$2,316
Median Rent
1994
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
+39.4%
YoY Change (2022)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81621 have increased 39.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.5% | 175 |
| 2019 | +4.7% | 183 |
| 2020 | +5.2% | 193 |
| 2021 | +5.4% | 203 |
| 2022 | +39.4% | 283 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 559 business establishments in ZIP 81621, employing approximately 2,993 people with a combined annual payroll of $200,318,000.
559
Businesses
2,993
Employees
$200.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 94 | 16.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 57 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.7% |
| Information | 3 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
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 81621 vs 81656 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81656 | Woody Creek, CO | 242 | 7.1 mi |
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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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