81621 ZIP Code
Basalt, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81621 |
| City/Town: | Basalt |
| County: | Eagle |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,869 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,786 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,215 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,055 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,106,700 |
| Land Area: | 258.7 sq miles
670.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3781, -106.8764 |
Population Information (81621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,869 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,072 | 52.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,797 | 47.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 217 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 465 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 265 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 166 | 2.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 86 | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 690 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 875 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 948 | 16.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 532 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 367 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 841 | 14.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 366 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 51 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,106,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,150 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,055 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,396 | 78.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 659 | 21.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,665 | 69.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 731 | 30.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,670 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 71 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 618 | 13.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,005 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 342 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,832 | 39.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 794 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81621 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,786 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $137,323 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,066 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,215 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,535 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,447 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 88 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,333 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,743 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 389 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 309 | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,142 | 87.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 21 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 10 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 686 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 634 | 10.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 946 | 16.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 430 | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 516 | 8.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81621 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 35 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 78 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 122 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 66 | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 150 | 6.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 330 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 412 | 17.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 479 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 288 | 12.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 436 | 18.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81621 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,406 | 69.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 273 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 196 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 142 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 109 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 311 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81621 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 97 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 278 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 17 | 0.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 70 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 492 | 14.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 178 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 20 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 307 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 381 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 824 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 460 | 13.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 156 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 167 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,667 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,538 | 77.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,517 | 25.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 202 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81621 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,088 | 87.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 653 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 357 | 14.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 6 | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 32 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 71 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81621 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,910 | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 350 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 109 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 90 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 120 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 120 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 229 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 111 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81621 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 262 | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 584 | 19.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,087 | 35.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 427 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 256 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 157 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 56 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 76 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 150 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81621 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 47 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 270 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 664 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,102 | 36.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 924 | 30.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 48 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81621 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,460 | 60.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 255 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 570 | 23.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 83 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 28 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81621 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 31 | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 584 | 24.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,114 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 667 | 27.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81621 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 16 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 80 | 4.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 6 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 76 | 4.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 31 | 1.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 425 | 25.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,031 | 61.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81621 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,945 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $771 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,150 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (81621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,396 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,529 | 63.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 589 | 24.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 492 | 20.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 258 | 10.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 656 | 27.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 912 | 38.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.76 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81621 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,574 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 638 | 24.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,461 | 56.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 22 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 431 | 16.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 318 | 12.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81621 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,005 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 74 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 34 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 523 | 52.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 131 | 13.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 243 | 24.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,817 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 200 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,869 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 332 | 5.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 33 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 64 | 19.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 235 | 70.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81621 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,976 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 876 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 313 | 35.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 513 | 58.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 97 | 11.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 50 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,329 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 220 | 3.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 540 | 245.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 540 | 245.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 540 | 245.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 19 | 8.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 7.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 27 | 12.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 436 | 198.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 4.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81621 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,652 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,690 | 83.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 962 | 17.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 723 | 12.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 225 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81621 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,396 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,341 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Basalt, CO81621