ZIP Code 81243, CO
Living in 81243
Bikeability
89
Walkability
100
Commute
57
Public Transit
84
Affordability
34
Public Safety
84
Airports
7
Hospitals
99
Colleges
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
74
Population
-15 (2010–19)
66 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
53%
College-Educated
+20% (2010–19)
75%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years86%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate8%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$88k
Median Household Income
+$44k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+37% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
-16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K35%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K15%
Employers
Private sector55%
Self-employed45%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance33%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van33%
Walked67%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
+$195k (2010–19)
30%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
12%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
$100K to $149K12%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K26%
$500K to $749K47%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas12%
Wood80%
Crime
Violent Crime in 81243
United States45
Colorado43
Gunnison County23
Property Crime in 81243
United States48
Colorado55
Gunnison County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 14 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 11 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 7 |
| May | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 10 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 81243
Inland Flooding50
Tornado2
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 81243, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 81243, CO
Pope John Paul Ii Academy
38 miles, NW
Telluride Mountain School
43 miles, SW
Holy Guardian Angels School
50 miles, NW
Redeemer Lutheran Tiny Treasures
57 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 81243, CO
Western Colorado University
25 miles, NE
Fort Lewis College
78 miles, SW
Colorado Mesa University
93 miles, NW
Colorado College
134 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 81243, CO
Gunnison Valley Hospital
24 miles, NE
Montrose Memorial Hospital
40 miles, W
Delta County Memorial Hospital
57 miles, NW
Rio Grande Hospital
61 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 81243, CO
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
23 miles, NE
Montrose Regional Airport
42 miles, NW
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
68 miles, N
Durango-La Plata County Airport
83 miles, S