City

Powderhorn, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Gunnison County  ·  Colorado

👥137Population
💰$70,385Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂67.0Median Age
🏠$454,200Median Home Value▲ 63% above avg
🎓63.6%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
18–24
7%
25–44
11%
45–64
18%
65+
31%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads63.6% ▲ 64% above avg
HS Graduate24 (19.8%)
Some College9 (7.4%)
Associates11 (9.1%)
Bachelors20 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree57 (47.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.8%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 47.1%Edu
HS Grad19.8%
Some College7.4%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate47.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
26%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,385 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$454,200 ▲ 63% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units233
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
9%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
62%
About Powderhorn, CO

Powderhorn is a city in Colorado, located in Gunnison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 137 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 67 years.

Economically, Powderhorn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,385 is near the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Powderhorn is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $454,200, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Powderhorn is highly educated. 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Powderhorn, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Powderhorn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81243 137 $70,385 $454,200 0.0% 63.6% 67.1%