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ZIP 81611

Part of Aspen, CO
Pop. 9,068·Pitkin County·1st most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$24,733/mo
Year-over-Year
+77.5%
Month-over-Month
+10.7%
vs US Median
+$22,768
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ZIP 81611 · $24,733
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$296,796/yr
At $24,733/mo median
Location
CityAspen
StateCO
CountyPitkin County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 77.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+77.5% YoY, +10.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81611 (Aspen, CO) is majority owner-occupied, 67.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,068
Median income
$82,664
Median age
44.3
Renters
41.4%
Age distribution
12.2%
23%
32.3%
14.9%
17.6%
Under 1812.2%
18–3423%
35–5432.3%
55–6414.9%
65+17.6%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
83.8%
White83.8%
Black1%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian2.9%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
20%
67.7%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma10.4%
Some college20%
Bachelor's+67.7%
Housing tenure
58.6%
41.4%
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81611 in Aspen, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,802 → $82,664
down 11.9%
Population
10,497 → 9,068
down 13.6%
Renter share
36.4% → 41.4%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
66.6% → 67.7%
+1.1 pts
Median age
40.4 → 44.3
+3.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $82,664 today, compared with $93,802 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 81611 in Aspen, CO losing about 1,429 residents over the five-year window, down 13.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 36.4% to 41.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81611 covers Aspen, CO. The median rent here is $24,733/mo as of July 2026.

At 359% of local median household income ($82,664/yr), ZIP 81611 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 77.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81611?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81611 (Aspen, CO) is $24,733. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81611 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81611's median rent of $24,733/mo is $22,768 (1159%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81611 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81611 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #1 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $24,733/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81611?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $989,000/year (~$475/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $24,733/mo in ZIP 81611. The local median household income is $82,664/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81611?

Rent in ZIP 81611 has increased 77.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 81611 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81611 is considered expensive for renters. At $24,733/mo, rent takes approximately 359% of the local median household income ($82,664/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81611 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 81611 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.4% of ZIP 81611 households are renters, while 58.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81611 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81611 compare to the rest of Aspen?

ZIP 81611 is pricier than Aspen as a whole. At $24,733/mo, it's $6,692 above the Aspen citywide median of $18,041/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81611 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81611 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
359%
EXPENSIVE

At $24,733/mo, rent takes ~359% of ZIP 81611's median household income ($82,664/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81611 359%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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