ZIP Code 81631
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Eagle · Eagle County · Colorado
- Population
- 8,215
- Median income
- $113,662
- Median home value
- $735,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.2%
- Land area
- 631.9 sq mi
13/sq mi
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 165% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
Denver
ZIP code 81631 in Eagle, Colorado has a population of 8,215. The median household income is $113,662, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $735,800, 165% above the US average. 54.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 81631 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 631.9 square miles in Eagle, Eagle County, Colorado. The area is home to 8,215 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 81631 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81631 sits at $113,662 (28% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $52,401. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $735,800 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $1,743 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81631 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81631 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 81631
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81631.
- Construction
Construction
125 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
99 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 43
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 37
Health care and social assistance
37 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 81631, Eagle, 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
8,215
Population
631.9
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81631?
41.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
8.0%
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?
$113,662
Median Household Income
+28% vs state
$52,401
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
3,416
Total Housing Units
3,215
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$735,800
Median Home Value
+52% vs state
$1,743
Median Rent
1999
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2023)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81631 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1.8% | 176 |
| 2020 | +4.6% | 185 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 207 |
| 2022 | +25.6% | 260 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 290 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 572 business establishments in ZIP 81631, employing approximately 3,131 people with a combined annual payroll of $188,049,000.
572
Businesses
3,131
Employees
$188.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 125 | 21.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 99 | 17.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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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