ZIP Code 81430

ZIP code 81430 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 660.9 square miles in Placerville, San Miguel County, Colorado. The area is home to 727 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81430 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81430 sits at $74,148 (16% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $87,985. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,234,800 (155% above the state average) with median rent at $1,952 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81430 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81430 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →