ZIP Code 81242, CO
Living in 81242
Bikeability4
Walkability15
Commute100
Public Transit4
Affordability78
Public Safety96
Airports11
Hospitals88
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
465Population-154 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate16%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income-$7.5k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
13 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office17%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$280kMedian Home Value+$67k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$644Median Monthly Rent-$306 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200934%
Built 1990 to 199939%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K27%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in 81242
United States45
Colorado43
Chaffee County7
Property Crime in 81242
United States48
Colorado55
Chaffee County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 6 |
| May | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 81242
Inland Flooding41
Tornado2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 81242, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 81242, CO
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
23 miles, N
The Link School
27 miles, N
Four Mile Adventist Christian
48 miles, E
High Valley Christian School
49 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 81242, CO
Western Colorado University
46 miles, W
Colorado College
72 miles, E
United States Air Force Academy
73 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 81242, CO
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Centura Health-St Thomas More Hospital
46 miles, E
Gunnison Valley Hospital
46 miles, W
St Vincent General Hospital District
52 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 81242, CO
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
46 miles, W
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
65 miles, NW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
77 miles, E
Pueblo Memorial Airport
87 miles, E