ZIP Code 81434 is associated with the U.S. city Somerset in Colorado (Gunnison County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 274. The median age in 81434 is estimated to at 54.1 years, and about 26.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 27.2% of the population in 81434 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 22.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 81434 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 27.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $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 81434, 92.0% is one race, while 8.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 81434 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 81434 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.4%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (39.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 81434 are older than average. The median age of 54.1 years in ZIP Code 81434 is approximately 41.99% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 94.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 29.6% of the population in 81434 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 17.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 81434 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 | 1.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 29.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 81434, 79.6% of the population graduated high school, while 29.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.6% in this Gunnison County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.6% |
| Associate's degree | 6.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 81434 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 31.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 81434 is high blood pressure, as approximately 27.2% of adults 18 and older in this Gunnison County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.7% |
| Current asthma | 10.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 81434 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.0% of those 18 and above in 81434 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 81434 include sleeping less than 7 hours (28.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (24.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 71.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 65.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| Current smoking | 14.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 16.1% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.5% |
In 81434, 48.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.1 minutes. Approximately 24.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 81434 work in retail trade, while an estimated 20.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 81434 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 10.9% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.7% |
| Retail trade | 24.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 8.5% |
In ZIP Code 81434, 98.5% 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 1.5% 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 | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 81434, an estimated 34.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.2% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989 in this Gunnison County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 9.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 34.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 81434 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.63 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 36.65% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 14.57% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81434 | 12.48¢/kWh | 11.4¢/kWh | 8.1¢/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 81434 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.21 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.87 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.05 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.23 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.82 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.41 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.14 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.38 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.52 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.92 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.92 | 1.78 | 5.46 |