City

Basalt, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Eagle County  ·  Colorado

👥6,349Population
💰$103,721Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$1,138,500Median Home Value▲ 308% above avg
🎓68.6%College Grads▲ 77% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.5%Hispanic: 17.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.6%Race
White77.5%
Hispanic17.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads68.6% ▲ 77% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate458 (9.7%)
Some College365 (7.7%)
Associates664 (14%)
Bachelors397 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree2,854 (60.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 9.7%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 60.2%Edu
HS Grad9.7%
Some College7.7%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate60.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,721 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$1,138,500 ▲ 308% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,220/mo
Total Housing Units3,145
Vacant Units441

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
54%
About Basalt, CO

Basalt is a city in Colorado, located in Eagle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,349 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Basalt is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,721 is above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Basalt is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,138,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,220 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Basalt is highly educated. 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.45%).

Basalt, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Basalt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81621 6,349 $103,721 $1,138,500 $2,220 2.5% 68.6% 67.5%