Basalt
Town in Eagle County, Colorado
Basalt is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, with 3,984 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,611 ft (2,015 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Jebel, 3.6 miles NW.
- 3,984residents (2020 Census)
- 6,611 ftelevation · 2,015 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 1,970 / sq mipopulation density
- 81621ZIP code
About Basalt
Basalt is a home rule town located in Eagle and Pitkin counties, Colorado, United States. The town population was 3,984 at the 2020 United States census with 2,917 residing in Eagle County and 1,067 residing in Pitkin County. Basalt is a part of the Edwards-Glenwood Springs, CO Combined Statistical Area.
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Living in Basalt
- Median household income
- $105,855
- Median home value
- $1,180,300
- Median rent
- $2,257/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Basalt had 3,984 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,984 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,970 per sq mi (761 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Basalt at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Eagle County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,984 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,611 ft (2,015 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3686° N, 107.0488° W |
| ZIP code | 81621 |
| Official website | basalt.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0804935 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Basalt
- El Jebel3.6 mi NW
- Catherine5.7 mi NW
- Mulford6.8 mi W
- Carbondale9.1 mi W
- Woody Creek10.9 mi SE
- Snowmass Village11.9 mi SE
- Cattle Creek13.1 mi NW
- Redstone16.5 mi SW
- Aspen16.5 mi SE
- Gypsum18.1 mi N
- No Name18.5 mi NW
- Dotsero19.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Basalt
What county is Basalt in?
Basalt is in Eagle County, Colorado.
What is the population of Basalt, CO?
3,984 people lived in Basalt at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Basalt, CO?
The ZIP code of Basalt is 81621.
What is the elevation of Basalt?
6,611 feet (2,015 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Basalt?
El Jebel (3.6 mi), Catherine (5.7 mi), Mulford (6.8 mi), Carbondale (9.1 mi), Woody Creek (10.9 mi).
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