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ZIP Code 81241

Gunnison County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

78
2/sq mi
$442,900
Median home value
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pitkin pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81241 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.0 square miles in Pitkin, Gunnison County, Colorado. The area is home to 78 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81241 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81241 sits at -, while per-capita income is $46,031. The poverty rate stands at 1.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $442,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 97.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81241 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gunnison County, so you can benchmark 81241 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81241, Pitkin, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

78

Population

52.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81241?

60.6

Median Age

37.8%

Male

62.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,031

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

429

Total Housing Units

131

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.7%
Renter 2.3%

$442,900

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 81241, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $420,000.

5

Businesses

8

Employees

$420K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 81241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 81241 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
81237 Ohio City, CO 82 5.5 mi
81239 Parlin, CO 79 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81241 in?
ZIP code 81241 (Pitkin) is located in Gunnison County, Colorado. Gunnison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gunnison-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81241?
ZIP code 81241 in Pitkin, CO has a population of 78 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81241?
The median home value in ZIP 81241 is $442,900, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81241 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81241?
ZIP code 81241 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81241?
In ZIP code 81241, 84.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81241?
In ZIP code 81241, approximately 97.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81241 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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