ZIP code 81243: Powderhorn, CO
81243 is a ZIP code in Powderhorn, Colorado, mainly in Gunnison County. About 174 people live here.
- Population
- 174
- Median household income
- $73,636
- Typical home value
- $482,600-3.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 66.5
- Homeowners
- 83.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 81243 details
| City | Powderhorn |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 298.2 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 1 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.7% of adults 25+ |
| Center coordinates | 38.26600, -107.19209 |
ZIP codes near 81243
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81220 | Cimarron, CO | 15.6 mi | 251 |
| 81230 | Gunnison, CO | 15.7 mi | 10,971 |
| 81235 | Lake City, CO | 23.8 mi | 912 |
| 81231 | Gunnison, CO | 24.1 mi | — |
| 81427 | Ouray, CO | 28.1 mi | 1,218 |
| 81432 | Ridgway, CO | 31.5 mi | 3,219 |
| 81415 | Crawford, CO | 34.2 mi | 1,955 |
| 81401 | Montrose, CO | 35.5 mi | 24,228 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 81243?
A typical home in ZIP code 81243 is worth about $482,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $73,636 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Colorado average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 81243
What city is ZIP code 81243?
ZIP code 81243 is in Powderhorn, CO, in Gunnison County.
What county is ZIP code 81243 in?
81243 is mainly in Gunnison County, Colorado.
What is the population of ZIP code 81243?
About 174 people live in ZIP code 81243, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 81243 in?
81243 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.