ZIP 81621 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Basalt town, CO (81621)

Median Income

$103,721

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+290

Wealth inflow

Population

6,349

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 290 for ZIP 81621 (Basalt town, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.5%-34% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.9%-37% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

2.3%-80% vs US avg

559

Establishments

2,993

Employees

~5 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.6%
Construction10.0%
Manufacturing0.6%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade11.9%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Information0.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate11.0%
Professional, scientific, management12.4%
Education, health care, social20.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services15.4%
Other services5.1%
Public administration4.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 81621 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.1%, median income fell 13.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 29.0%.

Median Income

$103,721

+38% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate