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U.S. ZIP Code · CO81620

Eagle County

Typical home value

$1,230,563[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.4%
5-year / yr
+9.3%
10-year / yr
+8.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+333.2%
vs metro
vs state
+145.2%
ZIP 81620 location in CO
Location of ZIP 81620 in CO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 81620 is worth $1,230,563. Over the past year, values have risen 2.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $4,034 a month — a 3.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$4,034[2]
Gross yield
3.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,339[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Eagle County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
No Rating
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
10,870[3]
Median household income
$102,775[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Eagle County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-405[5]
Moved in
2,038
Moved out
2,443

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Battle Mountain High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Eagle County School District No. Re 50

    946 students

  • Homestake Peak School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Eagle County School District No. Re 50

    450 students

  • Avon Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Eagle County School District No. Re 50

    258 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$48,410

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$6,222
Loan principal$984,450
Down payment$246,113
Total interest paid$1,255,612

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.89
Monthly cost to own$7,607
Monthly rent$4,034

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Rankings

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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 81620?
The typical home in 81620 is worth $1,230,563, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 81620?
Home values in 81620 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 9.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 81620?
A typical home in 81620 rents for about $4,034 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 81620?
The effective property tax rate in 81620 is 0.4% — roughly $4,339 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 81620?
ZIP code 81620 has a population of 10,870 and a median household income of $102,775.

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