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Eagle County, CO
13 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Eagle County, Colorado.
Population
55,135
Land area
1,684sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Eagle County
Eagle County at a glance
- Eagle County is 42% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $104,096, 9% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $839,500 (56% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,019 a month.
- Its largest cities are Edwards (10,785), Gypsum (8,941) and Eagle (7,442).
Local data for Eagle County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eagle County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,096
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$839,500
Prices -1.3% in a year
Median rent
$2,019/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
50.9%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,331), German Americans (5,983), Irish Americans (4,723).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,364
35,602 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$137,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$248M
FY 2026, $4,452 per person
PPP loans
$229M
2,866 loans, 25,796 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$966K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Eagle County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.0%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit5.7%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eagle County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
2,404
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
213
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 7°F
22.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eagle County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.3%
U.S. 33.3% -9.0 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Eagle County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Eagle County, CO?
- Edwards is the largest city or town in Eagle County, with about 10,785 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Eagle County?
- Eagle County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80423, 80426, 81620, 81631, 81632.
- What is the population of Eagle County, CO?
- About 55,135 people live in Eagle County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Eagle County?
- Eagle County borders Garfield County, Summit County, Routt County, Pitkin County, Grand County, Lake County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023