Vail
Town in Eagle County, Colorado

Vail is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, with 4,835 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,022 ft (2,445 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Minturn, 7.1 miles S.
- 4,835residents (2020 Census)
- 8,022 ftelevation · 2,445 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.2 km²
- 1,026 / sq mipopulation density
- 81657ZIP code
About Vail
Vail is a home rule municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The population of the town was 4,835 in 2020. Home to Vail Ski Resort, the largest ski mountain in Colorado, the town is known for its hotels, dining, and for the numerous events the city hosts annually, such as the Vail Film Festival, Vail Resorts Snow Days, and Bravo! Vail.
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Living in Vail
- Median household income
- $98,893
- Median home value
- $1,400,700
- Median rent
- $1,606/mo
- Median age
- 49.8
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Vail had 4,835 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,835 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,026 per sq mi (396 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vail at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Eagle County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,835 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.71 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,022 ft (2,445 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6378° N, 106.3625° W |
| ZIP code | 81657 |
| Official website | vailgov.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0880040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vail
- Minturn7.1 mi S
- Avon8.2 mi W
- Red Cliff8.9 mi S
- Edwards13.8 mi W
- Copper Mountain14.0 mi SE
- Silverthorne14.4 mi E
- Frisco15.0 mi E
- Heeney16.6 mi N
- Dillon17.0 mi E
- Wolcott17.5 mi W
- Fulford17.8 mi SW
- Breckenridge19.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Vail
What county is Vail in?
Vail is in Eagle County, Colorado.
What is the population of Vail, CO?
4,835 people lived in Vail at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vail, CO?
The ZIP code of Vail is 81657.
What is the elevation of Vail?
8,022 feet (2,445 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vail?
Minturn (7.1 mi), Avon (8.2 mi), Red Cliff (8.9 mi), Edwards (13.8 mi), Copper Mountain (14.0 mi).
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