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Aspen, CO
City in Pitkin County, Colorado.
Population
6,756
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,749
ZIP codes
0
Aspen and its ZIP codes
Aspen at a glance
- Aspen is about 31 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,033 a year, 22% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $819,900 (52% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,081 a month.
Local data for Aspen, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aspen, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,033
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$819,900
Median rent
$2,081/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
69.6%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
14.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,480), German Americans (1,052), Italian Americans (898).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitkin County. PPP loans are for Aspen.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,509
17,751 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$275,044
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $7,516 per person
How people get to work
Aspen, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone37.9%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit9.1%
- Walked14.2%
- Bicycle14.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home18.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aspen, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
1,519
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
167
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 10°F
24.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aspen, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.9%
U.S. 33.3% -12.4 pts
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Aspen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Snowmass VillageTown | 5.4 mi | 27.8 |
| Woody CreekCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| NorrieCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BasaltTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| El JebelCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.3 |
| CatherineCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount Crested ButteTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| MarbleTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| RedstoneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| MulfordCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| FulfordCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Crested ButteTown | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| CarbondaleTown | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| GypsumTown | 28 mi | 8.8 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.7 |
| Leadville NorthCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aspen, CO in?
- Aspen is in Pitkin County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Aspen, CO?
- About 6,756 people live in Aspen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aspen?
- Nearby places include Snowmass Village (5.4 mi), Woody Creek (5.8 mi), Norrie (13 mi), Basalt (16 mi), El Jebel (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023