PlainZIP

Red Cliff, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81649

Eagle County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

277
1/sq mi
$852,000
Median home value
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Red Cliff pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81649 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81649 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado, home to just 277 residents across 197.9 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 81649, but per-capita income is $54,687. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $852,000 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,239 per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is -. To put 81649 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Eagle County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 81649, Red Cliff, 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

277

Population

197.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 81649?

46.0

Median Age

58.6%

Male

41.4%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%

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?

$54,687

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.5%

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

What does housing look like?

180

Total Housing Units

146

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$852,000

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,239

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 81649, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,489,000.

16

Businesses

53

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 31.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 18.8%

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 81649 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 81649 ranks #4 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 Code City Population Distance
81657 Vail, CO 5,581 9.2 mi
80443 Frisco, CO 3,676 7.9 mi
81645 Minturn, CO 1,121 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eagle County

81620 standard
Avon, CO
Pop: 10,450
81632 standard
Edwards, CO
Pop: 10,276
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

Related Areas

Eagle County Red Cliff, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81649 in? ▼
ZIP code 81649 (Red Cliff) 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 81649? ▼
ZIP code 81649 in Red Cliff, CO has a population of 277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81649? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81649 is $852,000, which is 206% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81649? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81649 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81649? ▼
ZIP code 81649 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81649? ▼
In ZIP code 81649, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.5% 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 81649? ▼
In ZIP code 81649, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81649? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81649 is 5.8% 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.