ZIP code 81426
Where is ZIP code 81426?
Ophir, Colorado
San Miguel County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 81426 belongs to Ophir, Colorado in San Miguel County. 81426 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Ophir post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 970. About 120 people live in the 81426 area, where the median household income is $135,179. The closest ZIP codes are 81435 (Telluride, 5.8 mi north), 81433 (Silverton, 9.6 mi east) and 81427 (Ouray, 14.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 81426 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ophir |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | San Miguel County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 37.8569, -107.8326 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 814 |
Population and income in 81426
| Population | 120 · lower than 93% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 12 · lower than 60% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.6 years · lower than 70% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $135,179 · higher than 90% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $67,135 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 92% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $906,300 · higher than 94% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 68 |
| Households | 59 (2.03 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 9.75 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81426. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81426
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81435 | Telluride, CO | 5.8 mi N | Standard |
| 81433 | Silverton, CO | 9.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 81427 | Ouray, CO | 14.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81332 | Rico, CO | 15.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81430 | Placerville, CO | 16.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81432 | Ridgway, CO | 19.9 mi N | Standard |
| 81423 | Norwood, CO | 30.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81235 | Lake City, CO | 30.3 mi E | Standard |
| 81403 | Montrose, CO | 35.2 mi N | Standard |
| 81431 | Redvale, CO | 37.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 81301 | Durango, CO | 39.4 mi S | Standard |
| 81220 | Cimarron, CO | 39.8 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81426 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81426
PO BOX 123
OPHIR CO 81426
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81426-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81426?
- 81426 is a Ophir, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81426 in?
- ZIP code 81426 is in San Miguel County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81426 in?
- 81426 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81426?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81426 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81426?
- About 120 people live in ZIP code 81426, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81426?
- The median household income in 81426 is $135,179 a year, higher than 90% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- Can I use 81426 for a street address?
- No. 81426 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Ophir use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81426?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81426 are 81435 (Telluride, 5.8 miles), 81433 (Silverton, 9.6 miles), 81427 (Ouray, 14.6 miles) and 81332 (Rico, 15.9 miles).