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ZIP Code Details for Crested Butte

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Postal Information

ZIP Code 81224
Type Standard
Primary City Crested Butte
State CO
County Gunnison County
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Cement Creek
Time Zone America/Denver
Area Codes 970
Latitude 38,87° N
Longitude -106,98° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Crested Butte, CO

Postal Information

ZIP Code 81225
Type Po Box
Primary City Crested Butte
State CO
County Gunnison County
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Crested Butte So, Meridian Lake, Mount Crested Butte, Mt Crested Butte, Riverbend, Skyland
Time Zone America/Denver
Area Codes 970
Latitude 38,96° N
Longitude -107,02° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Crested Butte, CO

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About U.S. ZIP Codes

ZIP codes are a United States Postal Service system introduced in 1963 to make mail routing more accurate and efficient. The standard format uses five digits, while ZIP+4 adds four more digits for a more precise delivery segment.

ZIP codes cover the United States, its territories, military mail routes, and other USPS delivery points. This directory organizes that data for practical lookup by ZIP code, city, county, and state.