ZIP Code 81224 Demographics & Data

Insights on Crested Butte, CO (ZIP Code 81224)

Colorado

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 81224

ZIP Code 81224 is associated with the U.S. city Crested Butte in Colorado (Gunnison County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 3,207. The 81224 ZIP Code has a median age of 39.1 years, and 12.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $84,688, and an estimated 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this Colorado region, an estimated 98.1% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $38,020.

Population in 81224

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 81224 is 3,207.

Crested Butte, CO

The 81224 ZIP Code is associated with Crested Butte, CO in Gunnison County.

Area Codes associated with 81224

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 81224 include 970.

Sunrise / Sunset in 81224

Sunrise: 5:56 am
Sunset: 8:11 pm
Sunrise in 81224 5:56 am
Sunrise in 81224 8:11 pm

Weather forecast for 81224

This Afternoon's forecast for 81224: Sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Current air quality in 81224

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 81224 Fair

Internet in 81224

In ZIP Code 81224, an estimated 97.5% of households have a computer, while 90.3% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 81224

In ZIP Code 81224, males make up an estimated 56.1% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 43.9%.

Health Insurance in 81224

Approximately 4.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 81224 (Crested Butte, CO) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 81224

The median household income in ZIP Code 81224 is $84,688, while the region's mean household income is $97,163. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,020. The per capita income in ZIP Code 81224 of $38,020 is approximately 0.54% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 2.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 74.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.0% of the population in 81224 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.3% of 81224 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 81224

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 23.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.0%
$200,000 or more per year 10.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 81224

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81224, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 5.7% of 81224 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81224 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.7%), followed by Asian (4.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 81224

Industry Percent
White 97.7%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 81224

Residents of ZIP Code 81224 are older than average. The median age of 39.1 years in ZIP Code 81224 is approximately 2.62% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.0% of the population in 81224 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 18.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.1% of 81224 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 81224

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.0%
5 to 9 years 5.9%
10 to 14 years 7.8%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 5.1%
25 to 34 years 12.4%
35 to 44 years 18.2%
45 to 54 years 20.0%
55 to 59 years 4.0%
60 to 64 years 4.8%
65 to 74 years 8.5%
75 to 84 years 1.1%
85 years and over 0.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 81224

In ZIP Code 81224, 98.1% of the population graduated high school, while 64.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 8.4% in this Gunnison County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 81224

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 8.4%
Some college, no degree 20.1%
Associate's degree 5.1%
Bachelor's degree 44.0%
Graduate or professional degree 20.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 81224 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 81224

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 81224 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81224 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 81224 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 81224

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 81224

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 81224

In 81224, 72.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.1 minutes. Approximately 23.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81224 work in construction, while an estimated 19.9% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 81224 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 81224

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 23.5%
Manufacturing 2.8%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Retail trade 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.7%
Information 2.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 13.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 19.9%
Other services, except public administration 3.5%
Public administration 5.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 81224

In ZIP Code 81224, 87.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Gunnison County region.

Language Spoken in 81224

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.4%
Spanish 11.4%
Other Indo-European languages 1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 81224

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81224, an estimated 31.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Gunnison County region.

Age of Housing in 81224

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 19.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 31.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 21.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 3.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 81224 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 81224, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 81224 in the past 12 months. Student loan received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Gunnison County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 81224

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 6
Student loan 2
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Mortgage 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 81224

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 5
Dealing with your lender or servicer 2
Incorrect information on your report 1
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 1
Struggling to pay mortgage 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 81224 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81224 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 39.56% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 12.75% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes electricity rates in 81224 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 81224

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 81224 15.01¢/kWh 12.15¢/kWh 10.42¢/kWh
Colorado 15.18¢/kWh 11.39¢/kWh 8.31¢/kWh
United States 16.44¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh

Solar Power in 81224

Month ZIP Code 81224 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.72 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.93 3 6.31
Mar 6.33 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.59 5.13 7.3
May 6.61 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.65 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.13 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.75 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.06 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.79 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.25 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.15 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 81224. This visualizes solar power levels in 81224 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.