US ZIP Code
81434

Somerset, CO

Gunnison County  ·  Colorado

● Active
👥 85 Population ↓ 69% since 2019
💰 $101,750 Median HH Income
▲ 33% above avg
🎂 29.9 Median Age ↓ 45% since 2019
🏠 $638,200 Median Home Value
▲ 129% above avg
🎓 62.3% College Grads
▲ 61% above avg
📊 8.8% Unemployment
▲ 79% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code81434
CitySomerset
StateColorado (CO)
CountyGunnison County
Area Code970
Elevation7,220 ft
Latitude38.981711
Longitude-107.43059
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS08051
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 22.4% (19) Female 77.7% (66) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 5.9%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic5.9%

Age Breakdown

18–24
24%
25–44
45%
45–64
19%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.9 yrs ↓ 45% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.10
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads62.3% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
HS Graduate12 (19.7%)
Some College6 (9.8%)
Associates5 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree38 (62.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.7%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 8.2%Graduate: 62.3%Edu
HS Grad19.7%
Some College9.8%
Associates8.2%
Graduate62.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–500k
16%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,750 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$638,200 ▲ 129% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units151
Vacant Units120
Avg HH Size2.10

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
23%
$75k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
61%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
79%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units151
Vacant120
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.10
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 81434 is in Somerset, CO, in Gunnison County.
ZIP code 81434 is located in Colorado (CO).
ZIP code 81434 is in Gunnison County, CO.
ZIP 81434 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 81434 is 85 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 81434 is $101,750 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 81434 is $638,200 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 81434

ZIP code 81434 is located in Somerset, Colorado, within Gunnison County. With a population of 85, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.9 years. Economically, 81434 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,750 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 81434 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $638,200 is more than double the national average.

The population of 81434 is primarily White (88.24%). Residents are highly educated — 62.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average.

The unemployment rate in 81434 stands at 8.8%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 92%.

Overall, ZIP code 81434 in Somerset, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 85 residents, a median household income of $101,750, and a median home value of $638,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.