Pitkin
Town in Gunnison County, Colorado
Pitkin is a town in Gunnison County, Colorado, with 72 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 9,216 ft (2,809 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garfield, 12.9 miles E.
- 72residents (2020 Census)
- 9,216 ftelevation · 2,809 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 279 / sq mipopulation density
- 81241ZIP code
About Pitkin
Pitkin is a statutory town in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. The population was 72 at the 2020 census.
Pitkin was founded in 1879, and is said to be Colorado's first mining camp west of the Continental Divide. Originally named Quartzville, it was renamed to honor Governor Frederick Walker Pitkin.
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Living in Pitkin
- Median household income
- $85,729
- Median home value
- $355,200
- Median age
- 35.6
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Pitkin had 72 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 72 |
|---|---|
| Density | 279 per sq mi (108 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pitkin at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Gunnison County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 72 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 9,216 ft (2,809 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6087° N, 106.5149° W |
| ZIP code | 81241 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0859830 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pitkin
- Garfield12.9 mi E
- Maysville17.0 mi E
- Gunnison22.5 mi W
- Poncha Springs24.7 mi E
- Buena Vista25.3 mi NE
- Nathrop25.6 mi NE
- Johnson Village26.1 mi NE
- Smeltertown27.6 mi E
- Bonanza29.5 mi SE
- Crested Butte30.7 mi NW
- Mount Crested Butte31.7 mi NW
- Twin Lakes35.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Pitkin
What county is Pitkin in?
Pitkin is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
What is the population of Pitkin, CO?
72 people lived in Pitkin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pitkin, CO?
The ZIP code of Pitkin is 81241.
What is the elevation of Pitkin?
9,216 feet (2,809 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pitkin?
Garfield (12.9 mi), Maysville (17.0 mi), Gunnison (22.5 mi), Poncha Springs (24.7 mi), Buena Vista (25.3 mi).
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