Zip code 81631: Eagle, Colorado
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 81631
81631 is a rural zip code in Eagle, Colorado (Eagle County), covering 220 sq mi of land. About 8,958 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 41.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $113,662 a year, 41% above the national median of $80,734. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $735,800, or 6.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,743 a month.
54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.1 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and construction and repair. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 81631 compares
- 97thU.S. 10% · CO 11.3%124th of 483 in CO
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CO 52.9%77th of 447 in CO
- Median home value$735,80089thU.S. $332,700 · CO $539,40067th of 461 in CO
- 84thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · CO 45.7%118th of 484 in CO
- Median household income$113,66281stStrengthU.S. $80,734 · CO $95,47093rd of 460 in CO
- Per capita income$52,40176thU.S. $44,673 · CO $52,636166th of 483 in CO
- Broadband access94.8%74thU.S. 91% · CO 93.5%160th of 482 in CO
- Median earnings per worker$57,25271stU.S. $49,666 · CO $56,473172nd of 478 in CO
- Median gross rent$1,74370thU.S. $1,413 · CO $1,761149th of 400 in CO
- Median age41.870thU.S. 38.9 · CO 37.7218th of 484 in CO
- Homeownership rate75.3%67thU.S. 65.2% · CO 66.2%231st of 482 in CO
- 67thU.S. 22% · CO 21%138th of 484 in CO
- 60thU.S. 17.2% · CO 15.6%250th of 484 in CO
- Government workers13.6%49thU.S. 14.5% · CO 14.5%307th of 483 in CO
- Diversity index45.544thU.S. 61.4 · CO 52.5171st of 484 in CO
- 43rdU.S. 14.1% · CO 9.8%147th of 484 in CO
- Housing vacancy5.9%43rdU.S. 10.1% · CO 8.3%297th of 482 in CO
- 38thU.S. 0.483 · CO 0.459239th of 480 in CO
- Poverty rate7.2%26thU.S. 12.5% · CO 9.4%300th of 482 in CO
- 21stU.S. 9.7% · CO 8.8%273rd of 483 in CO
- Veterans3.5%20thU.S. 6.2% · CO 7.5%425th of 484 in CO
- Average commute21.1 min18thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · CO 25.2 min333rd of 450 in CO
- Uninsured rate3.4%16thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · CO 7.7%389th of 481 in CO
- Population8,95814thU.S. 334,922,499 · CO 5,862,189184th of 484 in CO
- Population density41/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · CO 57/sq mi221st of 484 in CO
- Work from home4.6%6thU.S. 15.1% · CO 21%430th of 483 in CO
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · CO 4.6%375th of 483 in CO
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · CO 5.2%384th of 483 in CO
| Measure | 81631 | Eagle | CO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 19.4% | 15.3% | 11.3% | 10% | 124th of 483 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 64.1% | 64.7% | 52.9% | 51.1% | 77th of 447 | |
| Median home value | $735,800 | $839,500 | $539,400 | $332,700 | 67th of 461 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 54.2% | 50.9% | 45.7% | 35.7% | 118th of 484 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $113,662 | $104,096 | $95,470 | $80,734 | 93rd of 460 | |
| Per capita income | $52,401 | $62,205 | $52,636 | $44,673 | 166th of 483 | |
| Broadband access | 94.8% | 95.4% | 93.5% | 91% | 160th of 482 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $57,252 | $52,675 | $56,473 | $49,666 | 172nd of 478 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,743 | $2,019 | $1,761 | $1,413 | 149th of 400 | |
| Median age | 41.8 | 39.7 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 218th of 484 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.3% | 65.9% | 66.2% | 65.2% | 231st of 482 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24% | 20.4% | 21% | 22% | 138th of 484 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.9% | 14.3% | 15.6% | 17.2% | 250th of 484 | |
| Government workers | 13.6% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 307th of 483 | |
| Diversity index | 45.5 | 51.8 | 52.5 | 61.4 | 171st of 484 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 8% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 14.1% | 147th of 484 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.9% | 35% | 8.3% | 10.1% | 297th of 482 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.421 | 0.490 | 0.459 | 0.483 | 239th of 480 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 300th of 482 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.8% | 9.7% | 273rd of 483 | |
| Veterans | 3.5% | 4.8% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 425th of 484 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.1 min | 22.2 min | 25.2 min | 26.4 min | 333rd of 450 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.4% | 10.9% | 7.7% | 8.4% | 389th of 481 | |
| Population | 8,958 | 55,135 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 | 184th of 484 | |
| Population density | 41/sq mi | 33/sq mi | 57/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 221st of 484 | |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 12.6% | 21% | 15.1% | 430th of 483 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.3% | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 375th of 483 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 384th of 483 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White69%
- Black0.1%
- Hispanic27%
- Asian0.6%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,215
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 70.6%
- Married couples
- 58.8%
- Living alone
- 24.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.5%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,416
- Owner-occupied
- 75.3%
- Vacant
- 5.9%
- Median year built
- 1999
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 64.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 39.7%
- Home value to income
- 6.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 81631 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $73,940 | $74,888 |
| Service | $53,056 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $50,257 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $85,625 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $18,277 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 19.3%
- Households with broadband
- 94.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74.8%
- No internet access
- 4.2%
- Without health insurance
- 3.4%
- Limited-English households
- 2.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Eagle
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Eagle County
- Center point
- 39.6264° N, 106.7712° W
- Land area
- 220 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Eagle3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 81631
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81632 | Edwards, CO | 8.7 mi | $83,712 |
| 81655 | Wolcott, CO | 9.9 mi | $125,539 |
| 81620 | Avon, CO | 14 mi | $102,775 |
| 81658 | Vail, CO · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 81621 | Basalt, CO | 18 mi | $104,754 |
| 80423 | Bond, CO | 19 mi | — |
| 81645 | Minturn, CO | 20 mi | $102,039 |
| 81637 | Gypsum, CO | 21 mi | $109,209 |
| 80426 | Burns, CO | 21 mi | $95,688 |
| 81657 | Vail, CO | 24 mi | $100,573 |
| 81656 | Woody Creek, CO | 24 mi | $250,000+ |
| 81642 | Meredith, CO | 24 mi | — |
Zip codes like 81631 elsewhere
Questions about 81631
What city is zip code 81631?
81631 is assigned to Eagle, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 81631 in?
81631 is in Eagle County, Colorado.
What is the population of 81631?
About 8,958 people live in 81631, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 81631 in?
81631 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 81631?
The median household income in 81631 is $113,662.
What zip codes are near 81631?
The closest zip codes to 81631 are 81632, 81655, 81620, 81658, 81621.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81631, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.