ZIP code 81243
Where is ZIP code 81243?
Powderhorn, Colorado
Gunnison County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81243 belongs to Powderhorn, Colorado in Gunnison County. 81243 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 719 and 970. About 174 people live in the 81243 area, where the median household income is $73,636. The closest ZIP codes are 81231 (Gunnison, 20.7 mi northeast), 81230 (Gunnison, 20.9 mi northeast) and 81220 (Cimarron, 22.5 mi west).
| ZIP code | 81243 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Powderhorn |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 719, 970 |
| Coordinates | 38.2822, -107.1084 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81243
| Population | 174 · lower than 91% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 91% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 66.5 years · higher than 98% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $73,636 · lower than 63% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,021 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 53% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $463,900 · higher than 51% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 265 |
| Households | 90 (1.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 298.24 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81243. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81243
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81231 | Gunnison, CO | 20.7 mi NE | Unique |
| 81230 | Gunnison, CO | 20.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 81220 | Cimarron, CO | 22.5 mi W | Standard |
| 81235 | Lake City, CO | 23 mi SW | Standard |
| 81239 | Parlin, CO | 31.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 81237 | Ohio City, CO | 33.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 81130 | Creede, CO | 33.7 mi S | Standard |
| 81427 | Ouray, CO | 35.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81432 | Ridgway, CO | 36.4 mi W | Standard |
| 81248 | Sargents, CO | 38.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 81415 | Crawford, CO | 39.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 81241 | Pitkin, CO | 39.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81243 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81243
123 MAIN ST
POWDERHORN CO 81243
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81243-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81243?
- 81243 is a Powderhorn, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81243 in?
- ZIP code 81243 is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81243 in?
- 81243 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81243?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81243 use area codes 719 and 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81243?
- About 174 people live in ZIP code 81243, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81243?
- The median household income in 81243 is $73,636 a year, lower than 63% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81243?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81243 are 81231 (Gunnison, 20.7 miles), 81230 (Gunnison, 20.9 miles), 81220 (Cimarron, 22.5 miles) and 81235 (Lake City, 23 miles).