Best In Colorado Real Estate™: High Country

ZIP 81615 in the Colorado High Country has the highest median age of any ZIP code in Summit, Eagle, Pitkin, Grand, Routt, San Miguel, and Summit counties — 59 years. This isn’t a demographic decline; it’s a sign of deep-rooted stability, long-term ownership, and generational investment. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s November 4, 2026 report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-04-high-country-median-age-zcta-mkt. This aging profile reflects sustained demand for permanent, high-end housing in a region where seasonal volatility is offset by enduring community ties. What does a median age of 59 mean for your strategy? Is your portfolio built for turnover — or for legacy? Median Resident Age, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 ZIP 81615 — 59 years #2 ZIP 81657 — 49 years #3 ZIP 81623 — 45 years #4 ZIP 80487 — 44 years #5 ZIP 81611 — 44 years #6 ZIP 80443 — 44 years #7 ZIP 81621 — 42 years #8 ZIP 81631 — 42 years #9 ZIP 81435 — 42 years #10 ZIP 80446 — 41 years Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Elkman (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=7333974; Slide 2: KimonBerlin (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57659363; Slide 3: Eric Johnson (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=71443012; Slide 4: KimonBerlin (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57659374 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-04-high-country-median-age-zcta-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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