81621 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 81621, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

81621 is a zip code in Eagle County and Pitkin County, Colorado, which covers Basalt CCD, Eagle-Gypsum CCD, and Snowmass Village, with a total population of 6,122 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 81621 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 81621.

The estimated population of people living in 81621 is 6,122, with a median age of 46.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 81621 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,122
 -3.5% +2.49%
2020
6,344
+12.24%
-
2019
5,652
 -4.67% -
2018
5,929
 -0.74% -
2017
5,973
 - -

Population of 81621 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 81621 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
74.3%
72.2%
 +2.91%
Black/African American
0.2%
2%
 -90.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
23.9%
25.2%
 -5.16%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
0.3%
 +366.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 81621 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 81621 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 81621 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 81621 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46 +11.38% 41.7 +5.84% 49.9 +10.89%
2020 41.3 -8.63% 39.4 -14.72% 45 +2.04%
2019 45.2 +6.1% 46.2 +6.94% 44.1 +4.26%
2018 42.6 +0.95% 43.2 +2.61% 42.3 +0.24%
2017 42.2 - 42.1 - 42.2 -

The median age of the 81621 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 81621 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 468 +21.87% 199 +18.43% 570 234
10 to 19 215 -8.88% 415 -76.75% 184 158
20 to 29 235 +99.06% 315 12.83% 236 307
30 to 39 557 14.05% 443 -3.16% 514 397
40 to 49 411 +15.52% 360 -9% 469 324
50 to 59 581 -14.63% 396 +29.49% 499 509
60 to 69 432 +26.7% 577 +8.28% 557 618
70+ 225 +27.9% 144 +87.16% 261 285

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 81621 zip code is $106,221.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 81621.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $147,695.00
  • 45 to 64
    $107,689.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,944.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 81621 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 81621, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 81621 is currently $133,476.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

19.01% of households in 81621 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 81621 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 81621 is $55,726.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 81621 by the total population of 81621.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 81621 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 81621 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    53.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 81621 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 81621 zip over the age of 16 is 5,056.

Of those people, a total of 78.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 81621 is 74.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 81621 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 80 77.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 108 58.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 435 69.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 291 86.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,011 99.50% 11.60%
45 to 54 years 888 84.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 522 83.30% 12.90%
60 to 64 years 354 77.70% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 1,022 74.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 345 11.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 81621. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,606 79.50% 4.90%
Black or African American 13 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 17 88.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 22 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 398 58.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,136 85.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,830 76.60% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 81621 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 81621 is 3,763, with median earnings of $54,375.00.

Women in 81621 are earning approximately 83.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,763 $54,375.00
Male 2,011 $57,112.00
Female 1,752 $47,500.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 81621 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 558 $87,692.00
Business and Financial 345 $50,469.00
Computer and Mathematical 108 $73,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00
Legal 41 $0.00
Educational and Library 267 $65,655.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 200 $60,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 342 $130,000.00
Healthcare Support 101 $34,712.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 64 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 101 $14,003.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 247 $29,627.00
Personal Care and Service 72 $35,250.00
Sales 589 $64,087.00
Office and Administrative Support 275 $38,147.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 342 $38,963.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $0.00
Production 5 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 16 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 81621 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 81621.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 369 $94,716.00 189 $74,567.00
Business and Financial 48 $56,094.00 297 $42,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $0.00 54 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 41 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $66,905.00 213 $55,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 108 $168,354.00 92 $30,761.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $141,442.00 248 $74,924.00
Healthcare Support 39 $0.00 62 $35,815.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 64 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 101 $14,003.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 170 $29,214.00 77 $40,869.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 62 $24,714.00
Sales 431 $58,882.00 158 $81,200.00
Office and Administrative Support 129 $40,107.00 146 $38,017.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 342 $38,963.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 16 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,357 households in 81621, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,629 families living in the 81621 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 81621:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,496 26 107 728
Average Household Size 2.68 3.35 6.67 1.8
Total Families 1,496 26 107 0
Average Household Size 2.68 3.35 6.67 0

Poverty

Of the 1,629 families living in 81621, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 81621:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,189 housing units in 81621.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,357 73.91%
Vacant 832 26.09%

19.35% of the total 3,189 housing units in 81621 are rental units. This is approximately 617 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,722 are occupied by the owner - or 54.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 81621 is $1,855.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 81621 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    18
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    20
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    138
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    212
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    121
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    81
  • $3,000 or more
    45

Property Value

The median value of a property in 81621 is $848,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 81621 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    31
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    125
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    74
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    98
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    787
  • $1,000,000 or more
    580

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 81621. The chart below shows the number of properties in 81621 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    137
  • 1940 to 1949
    81
  • 1950 to 1959
    38
  • 1960 to 1969
    129
  • 1970 to 1979
    398
  • 1980 to 1989
    437
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,071
  • 2000 to 2009
    738
  • 2010 to 2013
    160
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 81621 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    9
  • 1 vehicle available
    639
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,011
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    698

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 81621 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 81621 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 81621.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    143
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    521
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    146
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    129
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    577
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    148
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    721
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    411
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    120
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    338
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    120
  • 90 or more minutes
    99

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 81621 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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