81242 ZIP Code, Poncha Springs, CO
81242 is a ZIP code in Poncha Springs, Colorado in Chaffee County. It covers 21 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81201, 81155 and 81227. 807 people live here in 492 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $95,865, close to the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 52.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Poncha Springs, CO
- County: Chaffee County
- Land area: 21 sq mi
- Population: 807
- Median household income: $95,865
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 807 |
| Households | 492 |
| Median household income | $95,865 |
| Income per person | $59,042 |
| Median age | 52.7 |
| Homeowners | 88.4% |
| Median home value | $482,500 |
| Median rent | $1,765 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 9.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.5% |
| Broadband internet | 93.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.6% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 4.5% |
| $35–50K | 5.5% |
| $50–75K | 31.9% |
| $75–100K | 14.4% |
| $100–150K | 23.0% |
| $150–200K | 15.9% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.5% |
| 10–19 | 3.9% |
| 20–24 | 0.1% |
| 25–34 | 6.7% |
| 35–44 | 20.8% |
| 45–54 | 22.2% |
| 55–64 | 24.9% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 4.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 63.5% |
| Owned outright | 15.9% |
| Rented | 10.4% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.1% |
| Townhome | 22.1% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.8% |
Businesses in 81242
45 business establishments with 223 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 7
- Retail Trade: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81201 — Maysville CDP, CO (6.1 mi)
- 81155 — Bonanza town, CO (12.8 mi)
- 81227 — Garfield CDP, CO (12.9 mi)
- 81233 — Howard CDP, CO (14.1 mi)
- 81222 — Coaldale CDP, CO (16.1 mi)
- 81236 — Nathrop CDP, CO (17.5 mi)
- 81248 (23.4 mi)
- 81143 — Moffat town, CO (24.8 mi)
Areas that include 81242
- Poncha Springs, CO ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Chaffee County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81242, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81242 in?
- 81242 is a Poncha Springs, CO mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Poncha Springs; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81242 in?
- 81242 is in Chaffee County.
- What is the population of 81242?
- About 807 people (±269), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,032.
- What is the median household income in 81242?
- $95,865 (±$26,472), 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 81242?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81242 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81242?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81201 (6.1 mi, Maysville), 81155 (12.8 mi, Bonanza), 81227 (12.9 mi, Garfield), 81233 (14.1 mi, Howard), 81222 (16.1 mi, Coaldale) and 81236 (17.5 mi, Nathrop).
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