Edwards, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81632
Eagle County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,276
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,712
- Median income Above-median income area
- $904,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edwards pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81632 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 81632 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edwards, Eagle County, Colorado, home to 10,276 residents across 316.2 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81632 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,712 (6% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,070. Unemployment is 10.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $904,400 (87% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 64.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,845.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Eagle County, so 81632 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 81632
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edwards, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81632.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Construction
Construction
119 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81632, Edwards, 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
10,276
Population
316.2
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81632?
40.2
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
21.5%
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?
$83,712
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$64,070
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 81632 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Edwards, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,712 48th percentile higher than 48% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,833housing units
5,833
Total Housing Units
4,288
Occupied Units
1,545
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$904,400
Median Home Value
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$1,845
Median Rent
1996
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
+23.9%
YoY Change (2021)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81632 have increased 23.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +15.4% | 163 |
| 2017 | +6.7% | 174 |
| 2018 | -6.3% | 163 |
| 2020 | – | 180 |
| 2021 | +23.9% | 223 |
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 646 business establishments in ZIP 81632, employing approximately 3,722 people with a combined annual payroll of $216,243,000.
646
Businesses
3,722
Employees
$216.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 18.9% |
| Construction | 119 | 18.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 88 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.2% |
| Information | 8 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.8% |
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 81632 vs 81620 →
ZIP 81632 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 81620
Avon (81620)
10,450 residents
- 81632
Edwards (81632)
10,276 residents
- 81655 65
Wolcott (81655)
65 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 81632 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 81632 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 81655
Wolcott (81655)
$125,539 median income
- 81620
Avon (81620)
$102,775 median income
- 81632
Edwards (81632)
$83,712 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 81632 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81632, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,276 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 81632 in?
ZIP code 81632 (Edwards) 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 81632?
ZIP code 81632 in Edwards, CO has a population of 10,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81632?
The median household income in ZIP 81632 is $83,712, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81632?
The median home value in ZIP 81632 is $904,400, which is 225% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81632?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81632 is White at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81632?
ZIP code 81632 has 646 business establishments employing approximately 3,722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81632?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81632 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (122), Construction (119), Real estate and rental and leasing (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81632?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81632 increased by 23.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 81632?
In ZIP code 81632, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81632?
In ZIP code 81632, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81632?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81632 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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