| City: | Placerville, Colorado |
| Names to Avoid: | Sawpit |
| County: | San Miguel County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:25:43 PM |
| Population: | 836 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.9648, -108.0412 |
| Land Area: | 217.697 sq mi |
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Placerville sits in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, spanning 247 square miles of rugged mountain terrain. With a median home value of $1,004,000 and 35% of housing units designated for seasonal use, this isn't a typical rural community. It's a high-elevation retreat where 218 of the 617 total homes serve as vacation properties.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Placerville post office maintains 362 PO Boxes for 360 occupied households, giving an adoption rate of 1.01. With homes scattered across steep terrain and mountain roads, rural carrier routes serve just 35 delivery points while PO Boxes handle the rest. The alias Sawpit appears in USPS records but isn't valid for mailing.
Of the 836 year-round residents, the median age is 47.1 years. Educational attainment runs high: 70.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Work from home claims 22.6% of the workforce, typical for remote mountain communities where professionals trade commutes for altitude. The household composition is standard at 2.3 people per household, suggesting couples and small families rather than extended groups.
Street names capture the mountain character. Peninsula Drive leads with five delivery records, followed by San Juan Vista Road and Katrina Springs Trail. Others include River Trail, Elk Wallow Road, Red Rock Trail, and Ponderosa Trail. County roads like 62X, 58P, and 60X connect to the broader rural network. Front Street and Third Street hint at Placerville's historic mining-town core.
With 38 business establishments employing 111 workers, the local economy stays small. Transportation and warehousing account for a significant portion of employment, likely serving the scattered mountain properties and seasonal residents. Public administration employs 104 workers, and 54 work for the federal government, possibly with the nearby national forest. The median household income of $87,273 sits above the national average, while per capita income reaches $64,747.
Owner-occupied housing dominates: 284 of the 360 occupied units (79%) are owner-occupied, with just 76 rentals. Median gross rent stands at $1,819 monthly. The housing stock shows age, with older construction patterns common in this historic mining region.
Street names blend mountain geography (Peninsula, San Juan Vista, Red Rock) with nature references (Elk Wallow, Ponderosa, River) and historic town streets (Front, Third).
ZIP Code 81430 has 836 residents and 360 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 47.1 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.6%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 836Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 755Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $87,273Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 360Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,004,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.32Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.29Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 693 | 544 | 505 | 572 | 684 | 652 | 669 | 711 | 825 | 841 | 714 | 745 | 755 |
| Decennial Census | 727 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 836 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.1
Male Median Age: 47.9
Female Median Age: 46.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 | 21 | 30 | 33 | 12 | 13 | 29 | 17 | 20 | 32 | 45 | 30 | 42 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 19 | 19 | 25 | 33 | 3 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 33 | 53 | 42 | 29 | 34 | 22 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 37 | 40 | 55 | 66 | 15 | 28 | 52 | 40 | 53 | 85 | 87 | 59 | 76 | 65 | 49 | 19 | 3 | 7 |
| White: | 732 | 91.04% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.25% |
| Hispanic:* | 52 | 6.47% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.12% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Other: | 15 | 1.87% |
| Total: | 804 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 427 | 51.08% | 47.9 years |
| Females: | 409 | 48.92% | 46.3 years |
| Total: | 836 | 100% | 47.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 747 | 98.94% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 1.06% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 755 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 755 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $87,273, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,140 (26.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,335. Family households earn a median of $98,281 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $98,281). By gender, male median income is $57,973 and female is $57,583, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $390 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.1%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (68.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,133 | $71,250 | $70,325 | $51,346 | $50,427 | $50,952 | $50,500 | $61,346 | $85,938 | $83,897 | $86,471 | $68,654 | $87,273 |
| Median Family Income | $69,566 | $71,330 | $70,700 | $52,167 | $47,396 | $69,688 | $83,125 | $100,179 | $108,654 | $108,625 | $100,278 | $92,688 | $98,281 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $41,917 | $64,375 | $51,750 | $50,227 | $51,000 | $34,602 | $33,438 | $32,159 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $46,204 | $36,953 | $40,375 | $49,792 | $55,000 | $53,409 | $61,397 | $82,981 | $78,173 | $61,563 | $51,397 | $52,222 | $57,973 |
| Median Female Income | $31,875 | $50,188 | $50,750 | $51,000 | $53,792 | $76,250 | $65,938 | $81,023 | $58,125 | $51,776 | $54,659 | $58,182 | $57,583 |
| Employed: | 438 | 65.67% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 2.40% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 213 | 31.93% |
| Total: | 667 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 298 | 68.04% |
| Service: | 37 | 8.45% |
| Sales and Office: | 55 | 12.56% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 36 | 8.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 2.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 438 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $1,004,000, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $407,800 (68.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $401,700. The median gross rent is $1,819, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $495 (37.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,819. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.60% (36.45% with a mortgage, 63.55% free-and-clear) and renters 17.40% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 43.08%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.63%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $596,200 | $616,200 | $584,700 | $698,300 | $693,500 | $606,700 | $593,100 | $590,200 | $602,300 | $567,800 | $615,800 | $857,100 | $1,004,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 15 | 23.81% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 18 | 28.57% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 20 | 31.75% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 10 | 15.87% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,324 | $0 | $1,500 | $868 | $0 | $1,096 | $1,098 | $0 | $0 | $2,011 | $1,986 | $1,908 | $1,819 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 109 | 30.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 190 | 52.49% |
| Renter Occupied: | 63 | 17.40% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 362 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 362 | 56.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 274 | 43.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 636 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 604 | 94.97% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 1.26% |
| Other Units: | 24 | 3.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 636 | 100% |
In 2023, 70.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (24.14%). College enrollment is 20.69%, which is on par with the state rate (27.40%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 76 | 12.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 71 | 11.53% |
| Associate's degree: | 36 | 5.84% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 274 | 44.48% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 159 | 25.81% |
| Total: | 616 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 616 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 433 | 70.29% |
| Private Insurance: | 470 | 60.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 279 | 35.82% |
| No Insurance: | 30 | 3.85% |
| Total: | 779 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 749 | 96.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.9% | 8.6% | 11.0% | 9.2% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 21 | 24.14% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 8.05% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 21 | 24.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 20 | 22.99% |
| College or graduate school: | 18 | 20.69% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 28 | 32.18% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 48 | 55.17% |
ZIP Code 81430 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 41 business establishments, employing about 127 people with an annual payroll of $10,130,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 384Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 41Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,004,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,130,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 127Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 81430 is located in San Miguel County, Colorado, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 81430. It covers 217.697 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.075 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 217.697 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.075 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 49731.77 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0859885Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Placerville CDP; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 81430 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.