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Gypsum, CO
Town in Eagle County, Colorado.
Population
8,941
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,011
ZIP codes
0
Gypsum and its ZIP codes
Gypsum at a glance
- Gypsum is about 18 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 77th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $115,564, 21% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $633,000 (17% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,183 a month.
Local data for Gypsum, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gypsum, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,564
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$633,000
Median rent
$2,183/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,637), Honduran Americans (363), Scottish Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eagle County. PPP loans are for Gypsum.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 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
How people get to work
Gypsum, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled24.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gypsum, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
2,404
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
213
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 15°F
20.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gypsum, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
18.5%
U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts
Cities near Gypsum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DotseroCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| EagleTown | 8.6 mi | 5.8 |
| El JebelCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| BasaltTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| CatherineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| FulfordCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| WolcottCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| MulfordCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| EdwardsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 26.6 |
| No NameCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Cattle CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| CarbondaleTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| Glenwood SpringsCity | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| Woody CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| AvonTown | 23 mi | 8.3 |
| CarbonateTown | 23 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gypsum, CO in?
- Gypsum is in Eagle County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Gypsum, CO?
- About 8,941 people live in Gypsum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gypsum?
- Nearby places include Dotsero (6.1 mi), Eagle (8.6 mi), El Jebel (15 mi), Basalt (16 mi), Catherine (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023