81426 ZIP Code — Ophir, CO

San Miguel County, Colorado

ZIP code 81426 is located in Ophir, Colorado, within San Miguel County. It covers approximately 9.75 square miles and serves a population of 180 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

180

population

9.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81426 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81426

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ophir	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	180
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	9.75 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.8505
Longitude	-107.8937
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	9.1%	36.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	62.1%	21.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	9.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

180

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$121,667

Median household income

$53,064

Per capita income

$772,100

Median home value

$1,156

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

74.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	24.4%
18 and over	136	75.6%
65 and over	2	1.1%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	180	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	9.1%	36.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	62.1%	21.5%	26.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	9.2%	9.6%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 51.5%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	51.5%
$150k–$200k	18.2%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$121,667

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 24.5%

$500k–$1M 54.7%

$1M+ 20.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$772,100
Median rent / month	$1,156
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	97.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	27.5%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	50.5%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	56.1%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.1%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	62.1%
Wood	10.6%
Solar	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	44	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	5	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	11	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	6	9.1%
Households with children under 18	41	62.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2	3.0%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	35.8%
Married	63.2%	55.2%
Separated	6.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	9.2%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 2.2%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 52.9%

Graduate / professional 21.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	74.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	7.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	48.7%
High school	9	23.1%
College / grad school	8	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.3%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Professional & management 14.3%

Other services 9.5%

Information 4.8%

Construction 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Retail trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.6%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	5.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	3.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.0%
High blood pressure	18.8%
High cholesterol	24.2%
Diabetes	4.4%
Heart disease	2.8%
Stroke	1.3%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	14.7%
Kidney disease	1.5%
Pulmonary disease	3.1%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.2%
Binge drinking	23.8%
No physical activity	11.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	6.1%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	6.0%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.5%
Visited dentist	74.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	6.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.9%
Public insurance	12.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	164	91.1%
Spanish	1	0.6%
Other Indo-European	1	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	174	96.7%
Born in same state	173	96.1%
Born in different state	61	33.9%
Foreign born	1	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	6	3.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	16.7%
French	20	11.1%
Dutch	6	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	1.7%
Arab	3	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81426

What city is ZIP code 81426 in?

ZIP code 81426 is primarily assigned to Ophir, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81426 in?

ZIP code 81426 falls within San Miguel County, Colorado.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81426?

74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 81426 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 81426 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81426?

The median home value in ZIP code 81426 is $772,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81426?

The median household income in ZIP code 81426 is $121,667, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81426 in?

ZIP code 81426 observes the MST timezone.