81210 ZIP Code — Almont, CO

Gunnison County, Colorado

ZIP code 81210 is located in Almont, Colorado, within Gunnison County. It covers approximately 481.46 square miles and serves a population of 301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81210

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $629,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 81210 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

301

population

481.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81210 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81210

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Almont	Acceptable
Almont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81224 Crested Butte (16.7 mi) 81239 Parlin (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	301
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	481.46 sq mi
Water area	3.59 sq mi
Latitude	38.8043
Longitude	-106.6305
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	39.6%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	14.4%	31.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	22.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	19.5%	6.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

301

Population

People per sq mi

65.3

Median age

Median household income

$95,600

Per capita income

$629,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

601

Housing units

65.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	11.6%
18 and over	266	88.4%
65 and over	165	54.8%
Median age	65.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

Two or more races 9.3%

Group	Count	%
White	270	81.3%
Hispanic or Latino	31	9.3%
Two or more races	31	9.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	39.6%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	14.4%	31.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	22.4%	26.9%
Over $200k	19.5%	6.2%	9.6%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$200k+ 30.6%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$200k+	30.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 21.8%

$500k–$1M 67.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$629,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	70.9%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	38.4%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	44.9%
3 bedrooms	24.4%
4 bedrooms	2.7%
5+ bedrooms	16.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	51.9%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	49.7%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Wood	18.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	87	47.5%
Female householder, no spouse	9	4.9%
Households with children under 18	9	4.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	59.0%
Average household size	1.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.7%	11.3%
Married	53.2%	88.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	0.0%
Divorced	25.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 6.4%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 32.3%

Graduate / professional 32.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	65.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 48.7%

Construction 15.7%

Finance & real estate 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Education & healthcare 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.3%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	32.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	60.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	8.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.1%
High blood pressure	25.9%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	13.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	9.0%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	7.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	301	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	275	91.4%
Born in same state	275	91.4%
Born in different state	88	29.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	8.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	14.3%
French	42	14%
Italian	31	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	26	8.6%
Arab	17	5.6%
English	13	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.8%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81210

What city is ZIP code 81210 in?

ZIP code 81210 is primarily assigned to Almont, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81210 in?

ZIP code 81210 falls within Gunnison County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81210 have an older population?

55% of residents in ZIP code 81210 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81210?

65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 81210 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 81210 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81210 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 81210 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 81210 in?

ZIP code 81210 observes the MST timezone.