ZIP code 81621
Where is ZIP code 81621?
Basalt, Colorado
Eagle County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81621 belongs to Basalt, Colorado in Eagle County. 81621 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 970. About 6,550 people live in the 81621 area, where the median household income is $104,754. The closest ZIP codes are 81656 (Woody Creek, 7.2 mi southeast), 81654 (Snowmass, 9 mi south) and 81615 (Snowmass Village, 9.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 81621 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Basalt |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Eagle County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 39.3535, -106.9988 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 816 |
Population and income in 81621
| Population | 6,550 · higher than 60% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 25 · lower than 51% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.2 years · higher than 55% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $104,754 · higher than 72% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $64,753 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 59% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,136,600 · higher than 99% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,316 a month |
| Housing units | 3,171 |
| Households | 2,788 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 258.7 sq mi (plus 2.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81621. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81621
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81656 | Woody Creek, CO | 7.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81654 | Snowmass, CO | 9 mi S | Standard |
| 81615 | Snowmass Village, CO | 9.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81612 | Aspen, CO | 10.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81623 | Carbondale, CO | 13.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 81611 | Aspen, CO | 14.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 81642 | Meredith, CO | 18.3 mi E | Standard |
| 81601 | Glenwood Springs, CO | 21.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 81637 | Gypsum, CO | 21.4 mi N | Standard |
| 81602 | Glenwood Springs, CO | 22.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81631 | Eagle, CO | 23.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81632 | Edwards, CO | 28.2 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81621 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81621
123 MAIN ST
BASALT CO 81621
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ruedi: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81621-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81621?
- 81621 is a Basalt, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81621 in?
- ZIP code 81621 is in Eagle County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81621 in?
- 81621 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81621?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81621 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81621?
- About 6,550 people live in ZIP code 81621, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81621?
- The median household income in 81621 is $104,754 a year, higher than 72% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81621?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81621 are 81656 (Woody Creek, 7.2 miles), 81654 (Snowmass, 9 miles), 81615 (Snowmass Village, 9.8 miles) and 81612 (Aspen, 10.9 miles).