81621 — Basalt, CO Home Values
Typical home value $1,452,027 as of August 2026 · 3rd of 7 in Edwards, CO
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 81621, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 81621 compares in the Edwards, CO area
ZIP code 81621 (Basalt, CO) has a typical home value of $1,452,027 as of August 2026, ranking 3rd of 7 ZIP codes tracked in the Edwards, CO area, more expensive than about 71% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +7.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +47.5%, from $984,100 in August 2021 to $1,452,027 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 26.2× the annual rent ($4,625/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Edwards, CO forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Edwards.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 81621 has a population of 6,349, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 79% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% two or more races, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% Black or African American.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Community Charter School | 1199 WOODY CREEK ROAD, WOODY CREEK, CO | 7 mi |
| Basalt Middle School | 51 SCHOOL STREET, BASALT, CO | 8.2 mi |
| Basalt Elementary School | 151 EAST COTTONWOOD DRIVE, BASALT, CO | 8.4 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81621?
$1,452,027 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 81621 an expensive ZIP code in the Edwards, CO area?
81621 ranks 3rd of 7 ZIP codes in the Edwards, CO area by typical home value, more expensive than about 71% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 81621 changed over the past year?
+7.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 81621?
The typical home price is 26.2× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($4,625/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 81621?
6,349, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 81621?
Aspen Community Charter School (7 mi), Basalt Middle School (8.2 mi), Basalt Elementary School (8.4 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 81621?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Edwards, CO forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.