Somerset, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81434

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

158
0/sq mi
$143,074
Median income
$233,100
Median home value
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Somerset pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81434 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81434 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1580.0 square miles in Somerset, Gunnison County, Colorado. The area is home to 158 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 81434 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81434 sits at $143,074 (61% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $52,935. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $233,100 (52% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81434 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 81434 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 81434, Somerset, 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

158

Population

1580.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81434?

27.1

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$143,074

Median Household Income

+61% vs state

$52,935

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 81434 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$143,074 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.2%

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

What does housing look like?

188

Total Housing Units

57

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$233,100

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

1998

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 81434, employing approximately 306 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,500,000.

4

Businesses

306

Employees

$29.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81434 in?
ZIP code 81434 (Somerset) 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 81434?
ZIP code 81434 in Somerset, CO has a population of 158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81434?
The median household income in ZIP 81434 is $143,074, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81434?
The median home value in ZIP 81434 is $233,100, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81434 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81434?
ZIP code 81434 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 306 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81434?
In ZIP code 81434, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.2% 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 81434?
In ZIP code 81434, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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