Gunnison
City in Gunnison County, Colorado
Gunnison is a city in Gunnison County, Colorado, with 6,560 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,700 ft (2,347 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crested Butte, 22.3 miles N.
- 6,560residents (2020 Census)
- 7,700 ftelevation · 2,347 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 1,353 / sq mipopulation density
- 81230ZIP code
About Gunnison
Gunnison is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 6,560 at the 2020 United States census. The city was named in honor of John W. Gunnison, a United States Army officer who surveyed for a transcontinental railroad in 1853. Gunnison is a college town, home to Western Colorado University.
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Living in Gunnison
- Median household income
- $62,189
- Median home value
- $461,000
- Median rent
- $1,230/mo
- Median age
- 25.2
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Gunnison had 6,560 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,560 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,353 per sq mi (522 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gunnison at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Gunnison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,560 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.85 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,700 ft (2,347 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5480° N, 106.9246° W |
| ZIP code | 81230 |
| Official website | cityofgunnison-co.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0833640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gunnison
- Crested Butte22.3 mi N
- Pitkin22.5 mi E
- Mount Crested Butte25.0 mi N
- Cathedral32.6 mi S
- Garfield34.3 mi E
- Maysville38.1 mi E
- Marble38.9 mi N
- Somerset39.3 mi NW
- Lake City41.9 mi SW
- Aspen45.0 mi N
- Bonanza45.8 mi E
- Poncha Springs46.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gunnison
What county is Gunnison in?
Gunnison is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
What is the population of Gunnison, CO?
6,560 people lived in Gunnison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gunnison, CO?
The ZIP code of Gunnison is 81230.
What is the elevation of Gunnison?
7,700 feet (2,347 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gunnison?
Crested Butte (22.3 mi), Pitkin (22.5 mi), Mount Crested Butte (25.0 mi), Cathedral (32.6 mi), Garfield (34.3 mi).
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