81241 ZIP Code — Pitkin, CO
Gunnison County, Colorado
ZIP code 81241 is located in Pitkin, Colorado, within Gunnison County. It covers approximately 41.02 square miles and serves a population of 178 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
178
population
41.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81241 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81241
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pitkin | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 178 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.6092 |
| Longitude | -106.5247 |
| 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 | 71.8% | 39.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 16.4% | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.8% | 22.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
178
Population
4
People per sq mi
59.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$22,601
Per capita income
$404,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.8%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
16.5%
Unemployment
394
Housing units
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
15
10–14
27
1
20–24
3
4
25–34
7
3
35–44
6
8
45–54
14
3
55–59
6
22
60–64
39
6
65–74
10
1
75–84
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 42 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 136 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 20 | 11.2% |
| Median age | 59.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 71.8% | 39.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 16.4% | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.8% | 22.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
19.4%
$15k–$25k
40.9%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
5.4%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 19.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 40.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 5.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.2% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
37.8%
$300k–$500k
57.8%
$1M+
4.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $404,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 96.8% |
| Renter occupied | 3.2% |
| Vacant | 76.6% |
| Single-family detached | 95.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 3.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 5.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 84.9% |
| 3 or more | 9.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 7.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Wood | 89.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 31 | 33.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 62 | 66.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9 | 9.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14 | 15.1% |
| Average household size | 1.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 31.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 38.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
43.2%
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
33.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 42 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
48.4%
Finance & real estate
15.4%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Construction
11.0%
Retail trade
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.3% |
| Service | 46.2% |
| Sales & office | 13.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 4.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.9% |
| Government | 2.2% |
| Self-employed | 9.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 33.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.3% |
| Retirement income | 8.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 19.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 15.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.4% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.1% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 95.1% |
| Teeth loss | 7.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 43.1% |
| 65 and over | 25.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 27.0% |
| Public insurance | 72.5% |
| No insurance | 10.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 178 | 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) | 178 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 149 | 83.7% |
| Born in different state | 53 | 29.8% |
| Foreign born | 29 | 16.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 17 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 5 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4 | 2.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.2% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81241
What city is ZIP code 81241 in?
ZIP code 81241 is primarily assigned to Pitkin, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81241 in?
ZIP code 81241 falls within Gunnison County, Colorado.
Is ZIP code 81241 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 81241 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81241?
The median home value in ZIP code 81241 is $404,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 81241?
ZIP code 81241 has an estimated population of 178 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 81241 in?
ZIP code 81241 observes the MST timezone.