This data is based on ZIP codes 81621, 81623.
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Basalt ZIP Area Economy · 2019
Wages +19% vs. avg. Eagle Co. town
Basalt's ZIP area supports 7,740 jobs across 1,367 businesses, with workers earning an average of $50K per year, 19% above the Eagle County average. The economy is moderately diversified (0.82 index), led by construction and professional services. 0% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 5.7 people.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Eagle Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Economic Densityi
1.79
jobs per resident
5.7
employees per business
County avg: 10.5-46%
$89K
payroll per resident
$283K
payroll per business
Basalt ZIP Area vs. Avg. Eagle Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Basalt ZIP | Avg. Eagle Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 667 | 95 | 2.6x |
| Professional Services | 486 | 69 | 2.6x |
| Real Estate | 441 | 63 | 2.6x |
| Retail Trade | 390 | 56 | 2.6x |
| Food & Accommodation | 297 | 42 | 2.6x |
| Admin Services | 256 | 37 | 2.6x |
| Other Services | 231 | 33 | 2.6x |
| Healthcare | 193 | 28 | 2.5x |
| Finance & Insurance | 130 | 19 | 2.5x |
| Wholesale Trade | 98 | 14 | 2.6x |
| Transportation | 90 | 13 | 2.6x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 75 | 11 | 2.5x |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 7 | 2.6x |
| Information | 42 | 6 | 2.6x |
| Education | 39 | 6 | 2.4x |
| Utilities | 10 | 1 | 3.7x |
| Agriculture | 7 | 1 | 2.6x |
| Management | 7 | 1 | 2.6x |
| Unclassified | 6 | 1 | 2.2x |
| Mining | 4 | 1 | 1.5x |