Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 64.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 88 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,681 (16.1%) |
| Some College | 677 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 1,190 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 690 (6.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,111 (58.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,481 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $581,123 ▲ 108% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,213/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,419 |
| Vacant Units | 3,880 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Gunnison County is located in Colorado and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,309 residents. With a median age of 36.15, it is a relatively young county.
Gunnison County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,480 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Gunnison County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $581,123 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,213. Homeownership rates are high at 65.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Gunnison County are primarily White (84.09%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Gunnison County, CO is a middle-income area in Colorado. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81210 | Almont | 423 | $42,130 | $628,900 | — | 0.0% | 51.4% |
| 81224 | Crested Butte | 3,439 | $97,535 | $862,100 | $1,408 | 4.0% | 72.5% |
| 81225 | Crested Butte | 829 | $93,182 | $594,600 | $1,717 | 0.0% | 82.0% |
| 81230 | Gunnison | 10,956 | $71,263 | $495,200 | $1,114 | 4.6% | 62.1% |
| 81243 | Powderhorn | 137 | $70,385 | $454,200 | — | 0.0% | 63.6% |
| 81434 | Somerset | 85 | $101,750 | $638,200 | — | 8.8% | 62.3% |