ZIP Code 81242 - Poncha Springs Colorado

81242 Overview

ZIP Code 81242 is located in Poncha Springs Colorado. 81242 is entirely within Chaffee County. Regionally, 81242 is located in the Colorado Rockies Region.

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ZIP Code 81242 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NamePoncha Springs
Primary CountyChaffee County
ZIP Code TypePO Box
Population (2022)913
Area Code(s)719
Current Time
01:22:40 AM
MST

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81242 Demographics

81242 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Colorado. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 81242 is White. The current unemployment level in 81242 is 4.5%.

Population913
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density907 People per Square Mile
Total Households354
Median Household Income (2021)$83,138
Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025)4.5%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 81.11%

81242 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,02281.11%
Black00%
Hispanic23218.41%
Asian60.48%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

81242 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College5110.65%
Bachelor Degree9018.79%
High School Diploma10922.76%
No High School Diploma00%
GED or Alternate255.22%
1 or More Years of College11223.38%
Associates Degree275.64%
Masters Degree4810.02%
Professional Degree142.92%
Doctorate Degree30.63%

81242 Geography

Coordinates38.51069260,-106.07081604
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionColorado Rockies Region
Time ZoneMountain Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area1 Square Miles

81242 Schools

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