ZIP code 81429
Where is ZIP code 81429?
Paradox, Colorado
Montrose County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 81429 belongs to Paradox, Colorado in Montrose County. 81429 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Paradox post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 435 and 970. About 129 people live in the 81429 area, where the median household income is $69,000. The closest ZIP codes are 81411 (Bedrock, 8.3 mi south), 84530 (La Sal, 15.6 mi west) and 81522 (Gateway, 21.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 81429 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Paradox |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Montrose County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 435, 970 |
| Coordinates | 38.3711, -108.9698 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 814 |
Population and income in 81429
| Population | 129 · lower than 93% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 91% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 66.8 years · higher than 98% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 65% / 35% |
| Median household income | $69,000 · lower than 68% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,178 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 70 |
| Households | 44 (2.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 216.32 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81429. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81429
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81411 | Bedrock, CO | 8.3 mi S | Standard |
| 84530 | La Sal, UT | 15.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81522 | Gateway, CO | 21.2 mi N | Standard |
| 81424 | Nucla, CO | 24 mi E | Standard |
| 81422 | Naturita, CO | 24.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 81325 | Egnar, CO | 30.3 mi S | Standard |
| 84532 | Moab, UT | 33.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 81431 | Redvale, CO | 34 mi E | Standard |
| 84535 | Monticello, UT | 36.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 81423 | Norwood, CO | 41.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81324 | Dove Creek, CO | 42.1 mi S | Standard |
| 81523 | Glade Park, CO | 43.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81429 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81429
PO BOX 123
PARADOX CO 81429
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81429-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81429?
- 81429 is a Paradox, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81429 in?
- ZIP code 81429 is in Montrose County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81429 in?
- 81429 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81429?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81429 use area codes 435 and 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81429?
- About 129 people live in ZIP code 81429, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81429?
- The median household income in 81429 is $69,000 a year, lower than 68% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- Can I use 81429 for a street address?
- No. 81429 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Paradox use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81429?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81429 are 81411 (Bedrock, 8.3 miles), 84530 (La Sal, 15.6 miles), 81522 (Gateway, 21.2 miles) and 81424 (Nucla, 24 miles).