ZIP Code 81230 Demographics & Data

Insights on Gunnison, CO (ZIP Code 81230)

Colorado

In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 81230

ZIP Code 81230 is associated with the U.S. city Gunnison in Colorado (Gunnison County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 10,041. The 81230 ZIP Code has a median age of 32.6 years, and 17.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 7% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $51,646. In this Colorado region, an estimated 97.7% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,119.

Population in 81230

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 81230 is 10,041.

Gunnison, CO

The 81230 ZIP Code is associated with Gunnison, CO in Gunnison County.

Area Codes associated with 81230

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 81230 include 970.

Sunrise / Sunset in 81230

Sunrise: 6:29 am
Sunset: 7:45 pm
Sunrise in 81230 6:29 am
Sunrise in 81230 7:45 pm

Weather forecast for 81230

Tonight's forecast for 81230: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Current air quality in 81230

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 81230 Fair

Internet in 81230

In ZIP Code 81230, an estimated 94.8% of households have a computer, while 83.8% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 81230

In ZIP Code 81230, males make up an estimated 54.4% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 45.6%.

Health Insurance in 81230

Approximately 8.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 81230 (Gunnison, CO) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 81230

The median household income in ZIP Code 81230 is $51,646, while the region's mean household income is $65,786. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,119. The per capita income in ZIP Code 81230 of $29,119 is approximately 23.82% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 6.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 31.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.7% of the population in 81230 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.3% of 81230 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 81230. 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 81230

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.6%
$200,000 or more per year 2.3%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 81230

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81230, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 12.1% of 81230 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81230 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.4%), followed by Black or African American (1.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 81230. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 81230

Industry Percent
White 98.4%
Black or African American 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4%
Some other race 0.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 81230

Residents of ZIP Code 81230 are younger than average. The median age of 32.6 years in ZIP Code 81230 is approximately 14.44% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.6% of the population in 81230 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 81230 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 81230. 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 81230

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.1%
5 to 9 years 4.8%
10 to 14 years 4.6%
15 to 19 years 6.0%
20 to 24 years 19.6%
25 to 34 years 14.7%
35 to 44 years 10.5%
45 to 54 years 8.8%
55 to 59 years 6.8%
60 to 64 years 7.1%
65 to 74 years 7.4%
75 to 84 years 3.6%
85 years and over 2.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 81230

In ZIP Code 81230, 97.7% of the population graduated high school, while 54.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.1% in this Gunnison County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 81230

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 18.1%
Some college, no degree 19.2%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 36.2%
Graduate or professional degree 17.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 81230. 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 81230 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 81230. 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 81230

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 81230 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81230 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 81230 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 81230

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 81230. 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 81230. 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 81230

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 81230

In 81230, 75.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.2 minutes. Approximately 21.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81230 work in retail trade, while an estimated 19.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 81230 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 81230. 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 81230

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.4%
Construction 11.8%
Manufacturing 1.2%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Retail trade 21.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.9%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 18.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 6.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 81230

In ZIP Code 81230, 89.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 81230

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.3%
Spanish 9.1%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 81230. 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 81230

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81230, an estimated 21.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Gunnison County region.

Age of Housing in 81230

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 17.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 21.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 12.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 81230. 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 81230 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 81230, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 81230 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Gunnison County region was dealing with a lender or servicer.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 81230. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 81230

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Checking or savings account 1
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1
Student loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 81230

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Dealing with your lender or servicer 1
Getting a credit card 1
Incorrect information on your report 1
Managing an account 1
Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem 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 81230. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 81230 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81230 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 42.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 10.77% 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 81230. This visualizes electricity rates in 81230 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 81230

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 81230 8¢/kWh 6.52¢/kWh 6.95¢/kWh
Colorado 15.01¢/kWh 11.01¢/kWh 8.74¢/kWh
United States 15.95¢/kWh 12.89¢/kWh 8.32¢/kWh

Solar Power in 81230

Month ZIP Code 81230 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.2 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.98 3 6.31
Mar 6.33 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.69 5.13 7.3
May 6.59 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.84 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.4 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.14 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.56 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.08 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.57 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.18 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 81230. This visualizes solar power levels in 81230 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.