| ZIP Code | 81224 |
|---|---|
| City | Crested Butte |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 9,294 ft |
| Latitude | 38.879862 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.933 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.99 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.5% ▲ 87% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 202 (8%) |
| Some College | 108 (4.3%) |
| Associates | 386 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 19 (0.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,819 (71.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,535 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $862,100 ▲ 209% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,408/mo ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,459 |
| Vacant Units | 734 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,459 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 734 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
ZIP code 81224 is located in Crested Butte, Colorado, within Gunnison County. With a population of 3,439, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 81224 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,535 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81224 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $862,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,408 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 81224 is primarily White (89.88%). Residents are highly educated — 72.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81224 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 38%.
Overall, ZIP code 81224 in Crested Butte, CO is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,439 residents, a median household income of $97,535, and a median home value of $862,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.