ZIP Code 81649

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Red Cliff · Eagle County · Colorado

Population
277

1/sq mi

Median home value
$852,000

▲ 206% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
61.5%

Median age 46

Land area
197.9 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 81649 in Red Cliff, Colorado has a population of 277. Median home value is $852,000, 206% above the US average. 61.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 81649 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 197.9 square miles in Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado. The area is home to 277 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 81649 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81649 sits at , while per-capita income is $54,687. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 81649 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eagle County, so you can benchmark 81649 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 →

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 81649, Red Cliff, 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

277

Population

197.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Red Cliff, CO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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