81225 ZIP Code — Crested Butte, CO

Gunnison County, Colorado

ZIP code 81225 is located in Crested Butte, Colorado, within Gunnison County. It covers approximately 28.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,028 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81225

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $663,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $101,550.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

1,028
population
28.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81225 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81225

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City Status
Crested Butte Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,028
Population density 36 / sq mi
State FIPS 08
County FIPS 051
Geography
Land area 28.78 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 38.9063
Longitude -106.9638
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 27.7% 39.6% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 28.8% 31.8% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 35.0% 22.4% 26.9%
Over $200k 8.5% 6.2% 9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,028
Population
36
People per sq mi
43.4
Median age
$101,550
Median household income
$61,400
Per capita income
$663,500
Median home value
$1,567
Median monthly rent
71.9%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
1,510
Housing units
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
27
17
5–9
16
6
10–14
5
24
20–24
21
106
25–34
96
145
35–44
130
91
45–54
82
30
55–59
27
32
60–64
29
38
65–74
34
15
75–84
14
7
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181019.8%
18 and over92790.2%
65 and over11411.1%
Median age43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%
Two or more races 2.7%
GroupCount%
White1,00097.3%
Two or more races282.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.7% 39.6% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 28.8% 31.8% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 35.0% 22.4% 26.9%
Over $200k 8.5% 6.2% 9.6%
Under $10k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 6.3%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 6.7%
$50k–$75k 13.8%
$75k–$100k 10.2%
$100k–$150k 21.4%
$150k–$200k 3.5%
$200k+ 28.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$15k–$25k6.3%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k6.7%
$50k–$75k13.8%
$75k–$100k10.2%
$100k–$150k21.4%
$150k–$200k3.5%
$200k+28.3%
Median income$101,550

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 2.3%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$300k–$500k 27.8%
$500k–$1M 43.9%
$1M+ 22.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$663,500
Median rent / month$1,567
Owner occupied71.9%
Renter occupied28.1%
Vacant70.2%
Single-family detached31.2%
Large apartment buildings29.7%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms3.9
Avg household size (owned)2.06

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.8%
2000–200922.4%
1990–199912.9%
1980–198925.0%
1970–197935.1%
1960–19691.9%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.2%
1 bedroom12.8%
2 bedrooms36.1%
3 bedrooms32.8%
4 bedrooms9.5%
5+ bedrooms4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle34.2%
2 vehicles61.1%
3 or more4.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas35.0%
Electricity40.5%
Propane / LP gas4.7%
Wood19.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27155.2%
Cohabiting couple5110.4%
Male householder, no spouse11323.0%
Female householder, no spouse5611.4%
Households with children under 187314.9%
Households with seniors (65+)7214.7%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.9%27.7%
Married59.5%65.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.7%1.8%
Divorced9.0%5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 0.0%
Some college, no degree 15.6%
Associate's degree 3.1%
Bachelor's degree 59.2%
Graduate / professional 22.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher100.0%
Bachelor's or higher81.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool66.4%
Kindergarten3335.1%
Elementary school00.0%
High school1111.7%
College / grad school4446.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.4%
Professional & management 16.7%
Finance & real estate 14.0%
Construction 9.6%
Manufacturing 6.3%
Information 5.0%
Other services 4.6%
Education & healthcare 3.5%
Retail trade 2.0%
Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.8%
Service34.8%
Sales & office26.8%
Natural resources & construction6.7%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector93.6%
Government3.8%
Self-employed2.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone36.6%
Carpool11.6%
Public transit6.6%
Walk29.8%
Work from home15.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)8.8

Poverty

All people 7.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 8.4%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security10.8%
Retirement income3.7%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP1.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity22.4%
High blood pressure20.9%
High cholesterol25.1%
Diabetes5.6%
Heart disease3.8%
Stroke1.8%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis17.0%
Kidney disease1.9%
Pulmonary disease4.1%
Cancer5.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking12.2%
Binge drinking22.6%
No physical activity12.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.6%
Depression19.4%
Fair or poor health7.6%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health7.2%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)62.9%
Visited dentist69.7%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss7.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans323.5%
Disability%
Any disability3.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years3.6%
65 and over7.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.9%
Public insurance24.5%
No insurance5.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only97194.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)97995.2%
Born in same state90287.7%
Born in different state17016.5%
Foreign born777.5%
Naturalized citizen494.8%
Not a US citizen1428.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French22822.2%
Italian16215.8%
English515%
Arab403.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish212%
German161.6%
Norwegian111.1%
Dutch90.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.8%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81225

What city is ZIP code 81225 in?

ZIP code 81225 is primarily assigned to Crested Butte, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81225 in?

ZIP code 81225 falls within Gunnison County, Colorado.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81225?

81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81225?

The median home value in ZIP code 81225 is $663,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 81225?

ZIP code 81225 has an estimated population of 1,028 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81225?

The median household income in ZIP code 81225 is $101,550, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81225 in?

ZIP code 81225 observes the MST timezone.

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