City

Somerset, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Gunnison County  ·  Colorado

👥85Population
💰$101,750Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂29.9Median Age
🏠$638,200Median Home Value▲ 129% above avg
🎓62.3%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 22.4% Female 77.7% ♀

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
Avg HH Size2.10
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

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 Housing Units151
Vacant Units120

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%
About Somerset, CO

Somerset is a city in Colorado, located in Gunnison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 85 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.9 years.

Economically, Somerset is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,750 is above the national average. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Somerset is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $638,200, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Somerset is highly educated. 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.24%).

Somerset, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Somerset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81434 85 $101,750 $638,200 8.8% 62.3% 100.0%