ZIP code 81242
Where is ZIP code 81242?
Poncha Springs, Colorado
Chaffee County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 81242 belongs to Poncha Springs, Colorado in Chaffee County. 81242 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Poncha Springs post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 719. About 807 people live in the 81242 area, where the median household income is $95,865. The closest ZIP codes are 81201 (Salida, 4.4 mi east), 81227 (Monarch, 12.1 mi west) and 81236 (Nathrop, 13.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 81242 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Poncha Springs |
| Also accepted | Poncha Spgs |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 38.5128, -106.0772 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81242
| Population | 807 · lower than 70% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 39 · higher than 55% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.7 years · higher than 81% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $95,865 · higher than 64% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $59,042 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $482,500 · higher than 56% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,765 a month |
| Housing units | 548 |
| Households | 492 (1.64 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 20.51 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81201 | Salida, CO | 4.4 mi E | Standard |
| 81227 | Monarch, CO | 12.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81236 | Nathrop, CO | 13.8 mi N | Standard |
| 81155 | Villa Grove, CO | 15.1 mi S | Standard |
| 81233 | Howard, CO | 18.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 81222 | Coaldale, CO | 18.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81248 | Sargents, CO | 19.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81211 | Buena Vista, CO | 22.8 mi N | Standard |
| 81223 | Cotopaxi, CO | 23.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 81241 | Pitkin, CO | 24.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 81237 | Ohio City, CO | 29.2 mi W | Standard |
| 81149 | Saguache, CO | 29.3 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81242
PO BOX 123
PONCHA SPRINGS CO 81242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PONCHA SPGS as the city name for 81242. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81242?
- 81242 is a Poncha Springs, Colorado ZIP code. Poncha Spgs is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 81242 in?
- ZIP code 81242 is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81242 in?
- 81242 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81242 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81242?
- About 807 people live in ZIP code 81242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81242?
- The median household income in 81242 is $95,865 a year, higher than 64% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- Can I use 81242 for a street address?
- No. 81242 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Poncha Springs use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81242 are 81201 (Salida, 4.4 miles), 81227 (Monarch, 12.1 miles), 81236 (Nathrop, 13.8 miles) and 81155 (Villa Grove, 15.1 miles).