| ZIP Code | 81126 |
|---|---|
| City | Chama |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Costilla County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 8,972 ft |
| Latitude | 37.161451 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.347251 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08023 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs ↓ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.78 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 88 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 25 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 81 (25.2%) |
| Bachelors | 27 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 101 (31.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,776 ▼ 33% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,600 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 89% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 201 |
| Vacant Units | 71 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 201 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 71 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.78 |
ZIP code 81126 is located in Chama, Colorado, within Costilla County. With a population of 491, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.1 years. Economically, 81126 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,776 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81126 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $167,600 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 89% since 2019.
The population of 81126 is primarily Hispanic (96.74%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.6%.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 81126 in Chama, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 491 residents, a median household income of $50,776, and a median home value of $167,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.