81447

81447 is a United States ZIP code in the postal system. ZIP codes facilitate mail routing and delivery; the system was introduced in 1963. The 81447 ZIP code is assigned to a rural area in western Colorado. The exact boundaries of ZIP codes are determined by the USPS and can change over time; they often cover unincorporated communities and rural routes rather than a single city. Population counts for ZIP codes are not published as official census data; demographic data are typically reported using ZIP Code Tabulation Areas or counties, which may span multiple ZIP codes. The area served by 81447 is characterized by mountainous terrain and small-scale settlements, with economic activity including agriculture, tourism, and local services. As with other ZIP codes, 81447 can be used in mail address validation, mapping, and marketing analytics to approximate location. In other domains, 81447 may appear as a numeric identifier in datasets, inventory systems, or cataloging schemes, but its primary, widely recognized use is as a ZIP code designation in the United States.