ZIP Code 81637
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Gypsum · Eagle County · Colorado
- Population
- 7,721
- Median income
- $109,209
- Median home value
- $616,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.3%
- Land area
- 1979.7 sq mi
4/sq mi
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 122% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.6
Denver
ZIP code 81637 in Gypsum, Colorado has a population of 7,721. The median household income is $109,209, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $616,200, 122% above the US average. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 81637 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1979.7 square miles in Gypsum, Eagle County, Colorado. The area is home to 7,721 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 81637 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81637 sits at $109,209 (23% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $42,009. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $616,200 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $2,140 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81637 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eagle County, so you can benchmark 81637 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 81637
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81637.
- Construction
Construction
166 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 35
Transportation and warehousing
35 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 31
Real estate and rental and leasing
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 28
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 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 81637, Gypsum, 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
7,721
Population
1979.7
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81637?
33.6
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
20.3%
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?
$109,209
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$42,009
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 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?
3,565
Total Housing Units
3,348
Occupied Units
217
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$616,200
Median Home Value
+27% vs state
$2,140
Median Rent
2001
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
+28.9%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81637 have increased 28.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 173 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 189 |
| 2022 | +22.4% | 231 |
| 2023 | -2.8% | 225 |
| 2024 | +28.9% | 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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 417 business establishments in ZIP 81637, employing approximately 3,178 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,039,000.
417
Businesses
3,178
Employees
$186.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 166 | 39.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
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 81637 vs 80426 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80426 | Burns, CO | 104 | 10.8 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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