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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
$83,712
Median income
$904,400
Median home value
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $64,070. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is $904,400 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,845 per month, and 64.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 81632, plus 6 more within Eagle County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 81632

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edwards, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81632.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 81632?

40.2

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

21.5%

Foreign-Born

White 58.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%

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

$64,070

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81632 ranks nationally

Edwards, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,712 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,833

Total Housing Units

4,288

Occupied Units

1,545

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$904,400

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$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

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ZIP 81632 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 81632 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 81632 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 81632 ranks #3 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
81620 Avon, CO 10,450 5.4 mi
81655 Wolcott, CO 65 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eagle County

81620 standard
Avon, CO
Pop: 10,450
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 Edwards, CO Colorado

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.

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