Vail

Town in Eagle County, Colorado

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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.

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, CO population

Vail had 4,835 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,835
Density1,026 per sq mi (396 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Vail at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyEagle County
TypeTown
Population4,835 (2020)
Land area4.71 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation8,022 ft (2,445 m)
Coordinates39.6378° N, 106.3625° W
ZIP code81657
Official websitevailgov.com
Census code (GEOID)0880040

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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