| ZIP Code | 81241 |
|---|---|
| City | Pitkin |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 9,311 ft |
| Latitude | 38.638258 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.490872 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08051 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.1 yrs ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 2.4% ▼ 76% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 20 (16.5%) |
| Some College | 39 (32.2%) |
| Bachelors | 14 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 48 (39.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $418,600 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 390 |
| Vacant Units | 309 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 390 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 309 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 81241 is located in Pitkin, Colorado, within Gunnison County. With a population of 166, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.1 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 81241 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $418,600 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 70% since 2019.
The population of 81241 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.4%.
A notably high share of workers — 34% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 81241 in Pitkin, CO is characterized as well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.