City

Ophir, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  San Miguel County  ·  Colorado

👥144Population
💰$125,938Median HH Income▲ 65% above avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$875,000Median Home Value▲ 214% above avg
🎓89.7%College Grads▲ 132% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
25–44
44%
45–64
35%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads89.7% ▲ 132% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate2 (1.7%)
Some College4 (3.4%)
Associates6 (5.1%)
Bachelors6 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree99 (84.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 1.7%Some College: 3.4%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 84.6%Edu
HS Grad1.7%
Some College3.4%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate84.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,938 ▲ 65% above avg
Median Home Value$875,000 ▲ 214% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,188/mo
Total Housing Units85
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
24%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
67%
30–45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Ophir, CO

Ophir is a city in Colorado, located in San Miguel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 144 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Ophir is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,938 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ophir is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $875,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,188 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ophir is highly educated. 89.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Ophir, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Ophir
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81426 144 $125,938 $875,000 $1,188 3.5% 89.7% 69.5%