| ZIP Code | 81426 |
|---|---|
| City | Ophir |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | San Miguel County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 10,107 ft |
| Latitude | 37.866128 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.820786 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08113 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 89.7% ▲ 132% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 2 (1.7%) |
| Some College | 4 (3.4%) |
| Associates | 6 (5.1%) |
| Bachelors | 6 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 99 (84.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,938 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $875,000 ▲ 214% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,188/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 85 |
| Vacant Units | 26 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 85 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 26 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 81426 is located in Ophir, Colorado, within San Miguel County. With a population of 144, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 81426 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,938 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81426 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $875,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,188 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 81426 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 89.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81426 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 81426 in Ophir, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 144 residents, a median household income of $125,938, and a median home value of $875,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.