81427 ZIP Code, Ouray, CO
81427 is a ZIP code in Ouray, Colorado in Ouray County. It covers 75 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81432, 81235 and 81426. 1,218 people live here in 600 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $84,167, below the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 54.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ouray, CO
- County: Ouray County
- Land area: 75 sq mi
- Population: 1,218
- Median household income: $84,167
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,218 |
| Households | 600 |
| Median household income | $84,167 |
| Income per person | $44,843 |
| Median age | 54.9 |
| Homeowners | 73.8% |
| Median home value | $604,200 |
| Median rent | $1,269 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 11.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% |
| Broadband internet | 91.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 0.3% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 12.0% |
| $35–50K | 1.3% |
| $50–75K | 16.2% |
| $75–100K | 22.3% |
| $100–150K | 19.8% |
| $150–200K | 9.7% |
| $200K+ | 7.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.6% |
| 10–19 | 8.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.4% |
| 25–34 | 6.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 17.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 19.4% |
| 75+ | 16.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 14.4% |
| Owned outright | 30.6% |
| Rented | 16.0% |
| Vacant | 39.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 59.5% |
| Townhome | 3.7% |
| 2–4 units | 19.7% |
| 5–19 units | 13.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.1% |
Businesses in 81427
114 business establishments with 658 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 37
- Retail Trade: 19
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 14
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 8
- Construction: 7
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 7
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81432 — Loghill Village CDP, CO (10.3 mi)
- 81235 — Cathedral CDP, CO (11.9 mi)
- 81426 — Ophir town, CO (15.9 mi)
- 81220 (20.1 mi)
- 81435 — Mountain Village town, CO (20.3 mi)
- 81433 — Silverton town, CO (21.1 mi)
- 81430 — Placerville CDP, CO (25 mi)
Areas that include 81427
- Ouray, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ouray County ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81427, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81427 in?
- 81427 is a Ouray, CO mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Ouray; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81427 in?
- 81427 is in Ouray County.
- What is the population of 81427?
- About 1,218 people (±220), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,099.
- What is the median household income in 81427?
- $84,167 (±$20,056), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 81427?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81427 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81427?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81432 (10.3 mi, Loghill Village), 81235 (11.9 mi, Cathedral), 81426 (15.9 mi, Ophir), 81220 (20.1 mi), 81435 (20.3 mi, Mountain Village) and 81433 (21.1 mi, Silverton).
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