81243 ZIP Code, Powderhorn, CO
81243 is a ZIP code in Powderhorn, Colorado in Gunnison County. It covers 298 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81220, 81230 and 81235. 174 people live here in 90 households, fewer than in most Colorado ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $73,636, below the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 66.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Powderhorn, CO
- County: Gunnison County
- Land area: 298 sq mi
- Population: 174
- Median household income: $73,636
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 174 |
| Households | 90 |
| Median household income | $73,636 |
| Income per person | $37,021 |
| Median age | 66.5 |
| Homeowners | 83.3% |
| Median home value | $463,900 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 11.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 38.9% |
| $50–75K | 13.3% |
| $75–100K | 7.8% |
| $100–150K | 22.2% |
| $150–200K | 13.3% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 8.0% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 2.3% |
| 35–44 | 9.8% |
| 45–54 | 5.2% |
| 55–64 | 9.2% |
| 65–74 | 44.8% |
| 75+ | 14.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 8.7% |
| Owned outright | 19.6% |
| Rented | 5.7% |
| Vacant | 66.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.3% |
Businesses in 81243
4 business establishments with 7 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 81243
- Powderhorn, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Gunnison County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81243, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81243 in?
- 81243 is a Powderhorn, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81243 in?
- 81243 is in Gunnison County.
- What is the population of 81243?
- About 174 people (±74), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 110.
- What is the median household income in 81243?
- $73,636 (±$43,982), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 81243?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81243 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81243?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81220 (15.6 mi), 81230 (15.7 mi, Gunnison) and 81235 (23.8 mi, Cathedral).
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