| ZIP Code | 81621 |
| ZIP Code Name | Basalt |
| Primary County | Pitkin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 6,122 |
| Area Code(s) | 970 |
| Current Time | MDT |
81621 is a United States ZIP Code located in Basalt Colorado. Portions of 81621 are also in El Jebel. 81621 is primarily within Pitkin County with some portions in Eagle County. 81621 is within the Colorado Rockies Region.
81621 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 81621 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81621 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 81621 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 81621 is 1.8%.
| Population | 6,122 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.49% |
| Population Density | 16 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,447 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.9% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $106,221 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $107,210 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 1.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 58.94% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,605 | 78.97% |
| Black | 13 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,463 | 20.61% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 545 | 39.18% |
| Black | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 831 | 59.74% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 138 | 3.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,710 | 40.94% |
| High School Diploma | 661 | 15.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 70 | 1.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 62 | 1.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 659 | 15.78% |
| Associates Degree | 358 | 8.57% |
| Masters Degree | 370 | 8.86% |
| Professional Degree | 63 | 1.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 79 | 1.89% |
| Coordinates | 39.33922195,-106.83555603 |
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| Region | Colorado Rockies Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Glenwood Springs, CO |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 394 Square Miles |
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