ZIP Code 81243 is associated with the U.S. city Powderhorn in Colorado (Gunnison County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 74. The 81243 ZIP Code has a median age of 65.5 years, and 52.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 35.0% of the population in 81243 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 25.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 81243 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 35.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 25.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 81243, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 81243 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81243 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81243 are older than average. The median age of 65.5 years in ZIP Code 81243 is approximately 71.92% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 100.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 52.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 47.3% of the population in 81243 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 33.8% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 81243 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 0.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 0.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 33.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 47.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 81243, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 52.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 21.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 8.1% in this Gunnison County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 8.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 33.8% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 21.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 81243 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 81243 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.2% of adults 18 and older in this Gunnison County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.8% |
| Current asthma | 10.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.1% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81243 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.1% of those 18 and above in 81243 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 81243 include sleeping less than 7 hours (27.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (26.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 70.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 66.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| Current smoking | 15.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 17.4% |
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 27.9% |
In ZIP Code 81243, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Gunnison County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81243, an estimated 26.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 23.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Gunnison County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 26.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81243 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.96 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 44.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 9.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81243 | 15.01¢/kWh | 12.15¢/kWh | 10.42¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 14.47¢/kWh | 11.02¢/kWh | 8.75¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 81243 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.54 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.75 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.72 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.77 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.37 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.09 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.55 | 1.78 | 5.46 |