ZIP Code 81621 - Basalt Colorado

ZIP Code 81621 is located in Basalt Colorado. Portions of 81621 are also in El Jebel. 81621 is primarily within Pitkin County, with some portions in Eagle County. Regionally, it is located in the Colorado Rockies Region.

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ZIP Code 81621 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameBasalt
Primary CountyPitkin County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)5,869
Area Code(s)970
Current Time
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81621 Demographics

81621 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Colorado based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. 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%.

Population5,869
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density15 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,447
Percentage High Income Households8.9%
Median Household Income (2021)$106,221
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$121,300
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)1.8%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 78.97%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 58.94%

81621 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White5,60578.97%
Black130.18%
Hispanic1,46320.61%
Asian170.24%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

81621 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White54539.18%
Black10.07%
Hispanic83159.74%
Asian130.93%
Native American10.07%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

81621 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1383.31%
Bachelor Degree1,71041.01%
High School Diploma66115.85%
No High School Diploma701.68%
GED or Alternate621.49%
1 or More Years of College65915.8%
Associates Degree3588.59%
Masters Degree3708.87%
Professional Degree631.51%
Doctorate Degree791.89%

81621 Geography

Coordinates39.33922195,-106.83555603
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 81621
RegionColorado Rockies Region
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasGlenwood Springs, CO
Edwards, CO
Time ZoneMountain Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area394 Square Miles

81621 Politics

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81621 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateJune 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion21d - Foothills and Shrublands

81621 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)15182429384448484132191431
Avg Max Temp (°F)35414854647277777057393556
Avg Precip (In.)1.16.851.161.311.61.071.391.261.421.53.951.1314.84

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