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Pitkin County, CO
5 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Pitkin County, Colorado.
Population
16,985
Land area
971sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Pitkin County
Pitkin County at a glance
- Pitkin County is 69% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,645, 8% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,139,100 (about 2.1 times the Colorado figure) and median rent is $2,004 a month.
- Its largest cities are Aspen (6,756), Snowmass Village (2,972) and Redstone (144).
Local data for Pitkin County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pitkin County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,645
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$1,139,100
Prices -4.8% in a year
Median rent
$2,004/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
62.8%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,958), Irish Americans (2,329), Italian Americans (1,446).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.5 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
PPP loans
$245M
3,488 loans, 24,533 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7.9M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pitkin County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone46.2%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit12.4%
- Walked10.8%
- Bicycle6.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home16.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pitkin County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
1,519
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
167
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 9°F
14.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone33 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pitkin County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.7%
U.S. 33.3% -12.6 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pitkin County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pitkin County, CO?
- Aspen is the largest city or town in Pitkin County, with about 6,756 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pitkin County?
- Pitkin County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 81611, 81612, 81615, 81621, 81623.
- What is the population of Pitkin County, CO?
- About 16,985 people live in Pitkin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pitkin County?
- Pitkin County borders Mesa County, Garfield County, Eagle County, Chaffee County, Gunnison County, Lake County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023