| ZIP Code | 81243 |
|---|---|
| City | Powderhorn |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 8,260 ft |
| Latitude | 38.265999 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.192094 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 67.0 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.6% ▲ 64% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 24 (19.8%) |
| Some College | 9 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 11 (9.1%) |
| Bachelors | 20 (16.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 57 (47.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,385 ▼ 8% below avg ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $454,200 ▲ 63% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 233 |
| Vacant Units | 163 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 233 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 163 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 81243 is located in Powderhorn, Colorado, within Gunnison County. With a population of 137, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 67 years. Economically, 81243 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,385 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81243 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $454,200 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 81243 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 63.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has declined by 20% since 2019.
About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 81243 in Powderhorn, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 137 residents, a median household income of $70,385, and a median home value of $454,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.