ZIP code 81126
Where is ZIP code 81126?
Chama, Colorado
Costilla County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 81126 belongs to Chama, Colorado in Costilla County. 81126 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Chama post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 719. About 506 people live in the 81126 area, where the median household income is $52,870. The closest ZIP codes are 81152 (San Luis, 6.7 mi southwest), 87512 (Amalia, 15.8 mi south) and 81138 (Jaroso, 17.5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 81126 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chama |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Costilla County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 37.162, -105.3783 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 811 |
Population and income in 81126
| Population | 506 · lower than 76% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 51 · higher than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40 years · lower than 57% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $52,870 · lower than 85% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,505 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $170,400 · lower than 92% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 176 |
| Households | 140 (3.61 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 9.98 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81126. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81126
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81152 | San Luis, CO | 6.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 87512 | Amalia, NM | 15.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81138 | Jaroso, CO | 17.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81133 | Fort Garland, CO | 18.4 mi N | Standard |
| 81123 | Blanca, CO | 20.2 mi N | Standard |
| 87524 | Costilla, NM | 22.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81091 | Weston, CO | 27 mi E | Standard |
| 81151 | Sanford, CO | 29.7 mi W | Standard |
| 81055 | La Veta, CO | 29.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 81141 | Manassa, CO | 30.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87519 | Cerro, NM | 31 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81148 | Romeo, CO | 33.5 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81126 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81126
PO BOX 123
CHAMA CO 81126
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81126-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81126?
- 81126 is a Chama, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81126 in?
- ZIP code 81126 is in Costilla County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81126 in?
- 81126 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81126?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81126 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81126?
- About 506 people live in ZIP code 81126, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81126?
- The median household income in 81126 is $52,870 a year, lower than 85% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- Can I use 81126 for a street address?
- No. 81126 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Chama use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81126?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81126 are 81152 (San Luis, 6.7 miles), 87512 (Amalia, 15.8 miles), 81138 (Jaroso, 17.5 miles) and 81133 (Fort Garland, 18.4 miles).