ZIP code 81427
Where is ZIP code 81427?
Ouray, Colorado
Ouray County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 81427 belongs to Ouray, Colorado in Ouray County. 81427 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Ouray post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 970. About 1,218 people live in the 81427 area, where the median household income is $84,167. The closest ZIP codes are 81432 (Ridgway, 8.9 mi northwest), 81435 (Telluride, 10 mi southwest) and 81426 (Ophir, 14.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 81427 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ouray |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Ouray County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 38.0258, -107.6726 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 814 |
Population and income in 81427
| Population | 1,218 · lower than 62% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.9 years · higher than 86% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $84,167 · lower than 51% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,843 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 61% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $604,200 · higher than 72% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,269 a month |
| Housing units | 984 |
| Households | 600 (2.03 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 74.72 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81427. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81427
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81432 | Ridgway, CO | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 81435 | Telluride, CO | 10 mi SW | Standard |
| 81426 | Ophir, CO | 14.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81433 | Silverton, CO | 15 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81235 | Lake City, CO | 20.4 mi E | Standard |
| 81430 | Placerville, CO | 20.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81220 | Cimarron, CO | 25.6 mi N | Standard |
| 81403 | Montrose, CO | 27.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 81332 | Rico, CO | 30.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81401 | Montrose, CO | 32.5 mi N | Standard |
| 81402 | Montrose, CO | 33.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81423 | Norwood, CO | 33.8 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81427 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81427
PO BOX 123
OURAY CO 81427
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Red Mountain: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81427-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81427?
- 81427 is a Ouray, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81427 in?
- ZIP code 81427 is in Ouray County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81427 in?
- 81427 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81427?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81427 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81427?
- About 1,218 people live in ZIP code 81427, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81427?
- The median household income in 81427 is $84,167 a year, lower than 51% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- Can I use 81427 for a street address?
- No. 81427 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Ouray use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81427?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81427 are 81432 (Ridgway, 8.9 miles), 81435 (Telluride, 10 miles), 81426 (Ophir, 14.6 miles) and 81433 (Silverton, 15 miles).