ZIP code 81224
Where is ZIP code 81224?
Crested Butte, Colorado
Gunnison County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81224 belongs to Crested Butte, Colorado in Gunnison County. 81224 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 code 970. About 3,101 people live in the 81224 area, where the median household income is $89,907. The closest ZIP codes are 81225 (Crested Butte, 2.2 mi north), 81210 (Almont, 16.6 mi east) and 81230 (Gunnison, 22 mi south).
| ZIP code | 81224 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Crested Butte |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 38.8691, -106.9619 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81224
| Population | 3,101 · higher than 50% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 12 · lower than 60% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.8 years · higher than 73% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $89,907 · higher than 57% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $72,699 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 71% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $923,600 · higher than 96% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,634 a month |
| Housing units | 2,486 |
| Households | 1,768 (1.75 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 262.35 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81224. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81224
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81225 | Crested Butte, CO | 2.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81210 | Almont, CO | 16.6 mi E | Standard |
| 81230 | Gunnison, CO | 22 mi S | Standard |
| 81231 | Gunnison, CO | 22.4 mi S | Unique |
| 81434 | Somerset, CO | 23 mi W | Standard |
| 81611 | Aspen, CO | 23.7 mi N | Standard |
| 81615 | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81612 | Aspen, CO | 24.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81654 | Snowmass, CO | 24.9 mi N | Standard |
| 81237 | Ohio City, CO | 28.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 81656 | Woody Creek, CO | 28.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81239 | Parlin, CO | 28.9 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81224 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81224
123 MAIN ST
CRESTED BUTTE CO 81224
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Cement Creek: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81224-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Crested Butte, CO
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81224?
- 81224 is a Crested Butte, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81224 in?
- ZIP code 81224 is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81224 in?
- 81224 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81224?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81224 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81224?
- About 3,101 people live in ZIP code 81224, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81224?
- The median household income in 81224 is $89,907 a year, higher than 57% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81224?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81224 are 81225 (Crested Butte, 2.2 miles), 81210 (Almont, 16.6 miles), 81230 (Gunnison, 22 miles) and 81231 (Gunnison, 22.4 miles).