| ZIP Code | 81230 |
|---|---|
| City | Gunnison |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 8,074 ft |
| Latitude | 38.395065 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.953683 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 62.1% ▲ 60% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 67 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,208 (19.2%) |
| Some College | 491 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 625 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 610 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,304 (52.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,263 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $495,200 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,114/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,453 |
| Vacant Units | 644 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,453 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 644 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 81230 is located in Gunnison, Colorado, within Gunnison County. With a population of 10,956, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.5 years. Economically, 81230 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,263 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81230 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $495,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,114 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 81230 is primarily White (80.80%). Residents are highly educated — 62.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81230 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 81230 in Gunnison, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,956 residents, a median household income of $71,263, and a median home value of $495,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.