81621 ZIP Code – Basalt, Colorado
ZIP code 81621 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Basalt, Colorado, within Pitkin County with a population of approximately 5,869 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $101,786, which is above the Colorado average and above the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $1,106,700, well above the national average, with 68.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $2,150, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (decreasing), 22% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 6.1%, well below the national average. An estimated 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 44.1, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 81656, 81615, 81654.
ZIP Code 81621 Data
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ZIP 81621 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81621 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,869 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $101k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.1M | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,150 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59.0% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81656 – Woody Creek
- 81615 – Snowmass Village
- 81654 – Snowmass
- 81642 – Meredith
- 81611 – Aspen
- 81631 – Eagle
- 81623 – Carbondale
- 81632 – Edwards
- 81612 – Aspen
- 81645 – Minturn
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81656 | WOODY CREEK | 605 | Not provided |
| 81615 | SNOWMASS VILLAGE | 3,076 | $94,761 |
| 81654 | SNOWMASS | 1,631 | $111,201 |
| 81642 | MEREDITH | 12 | Not provided |
| 81611 | ASPEN | 9,599 | $96,033 |