ZIP code 81430
Where is ZIP code 81430?
Placerville, Colorado
San Miguel County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 81430 belongs to Placerville, Colorado in San Miguel County. 81430 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Placerville post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 970. About 708 people live in the 81430 area, where the median household income is $74,148. The closest ZIP codes are 81435 (Telluride, 13.7 mi southeast), 81423 (Norwood, 14.1 mi northwest) and 81426 (Ophir, 16.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 81430 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Placerville |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | San Miguel County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 970 |
| Coordinates | 38.0167, -108.0534 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 814 |
Population and income in 81430
| Population | 708 · lower than 72% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 78% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.1 years · higher than 79% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $74,148 · lower than 62% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $87,985 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 57% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,234,800 · higher than 99% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,952 a month |
| Housing units | 629 |
| Households | 357 (1.98 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 217.7 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81430. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81430
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81435 | Telluride, CO | 13.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 81423 | Norwood, CO | 14.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81426 | Ophir, CO | 16.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81432 | Ridgway, CO | 18.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 81427 | Ouray, CO | 20.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 81431 | Redvale, CO | 21.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 81332 | Rico, CO | 22.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81403 | Montrose, CO | 24.5 mi N | Standard |
| 81433 | Silverton, CO | 25.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81422 | Naturita, CO | 31.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 81424 | Nucla, CO | 32 mi NW | Standard |
| 81401 | Montrose, CO | 32.6 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81430 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81430
PO BOX 123
PLACERVILLE CO 81430
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Sawpit: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81430-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81430?
- 81430 is a Placerville, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81430 in?
- ZIP code 81430 is in San Miguel County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81430 in?
- 81430 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81430?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81430 use area code 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81430?
- About 708 people live in ZIP code 81430, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81430?
- The median household income in 81430 is $74,148 a year, lower than 62% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- Can I use 81430 for a street address?
- No. 81430 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Placerville use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81430?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81430 are 81435 (Telluride, 13.7 miles), 81423 (Norwood, 14.1 miles), 81426 (Ophir, 16.3 miles) and 81432 (Ridgway, 18.4 miles).