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ZIP 81621

Part of Basalt, CO
Pop. 6,550·Eagle County·1st most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$5,017/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.7%
vs US Median
+$3,052
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ZIP 81621 · $5,017
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$2,080
2 BR
$2,570
3 BR
$3,140
4 BR+
$4,000
Research median
$2,570/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$60,204/yr
At $5,017/mo median
Location
CityBasalt
StateCO
CountyEagle County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81621 (Basalt, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 59.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,550
Median income
$104,754
Median age
42.2
Renters
31.6%
Age distribution
17.9%
18.6%
30.9%
21.5%
Under 1817.9%
18–3418.6%
35–5430.9%
55–6411%
65+21.5%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
81%
18.3%
White81%
Hispanic18.3%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
26.4%
59.1%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+59.1%
Housing tenure
68.4%
31.6%
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81621 in Basalt, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$106,221 → $104,754
down 1.4%
Population
6,122 → 6,550
up 7.0%
Renter share
26.9% → 31.6%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
50.1% → 59.1%
+9.0 pts
Median age
46 → 42.2
-3.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 81621 in Basalt, CO now reports about $104,754, up from $106,221 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 81621 in Basalt, CO adding about 428 residents over the five-year window, up 7.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 26.9% to 31.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 50.1% to 59.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 81621 covers Basalt, CO. The median rent here is $5,017/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,570/mo.

At 57% of local median household income ($104,754/yr), ZIP 81621 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81621?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81621 (Basalt, CO) is $5,017. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81621 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81621's median rent of $5,017/mo is $3,052 (155%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81621 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81621 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #1 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $5,017/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81621?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $201,000/year (~$97/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,017/mo in ZIP 81621. The local median household income is $104,754/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81621?

Rent in ZIP 81621 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 81621 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81621 is considered expensive for renters. At $5,017/mo, rent takes approximately 57% of the local median household income ($104,754/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81621 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 81621 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of ZIP 81621 households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81621 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81621 compare to the rest of Basalt?

ZIP 81621 sits right at the Basalt citywide median of $5,017/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81621 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81621 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
57%
EXPENSIVE

At $5,017/mo, rent takes ~57% of ZIP 81621's median household income ($104,754/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81621 57%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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