City

Chama, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Costilla County  ·  Colorado

👥491Population
💰$50,776Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$167,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.0% Female 58.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 96.7%Other: 3.3%Race
Hispanic96.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
6%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
17%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.78
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate88 (27.3%)
Some College25 (7.8%)
Associates81 (25.2%)
Bachelors27 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree101 (31.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 25.2%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 31.4%Edu
HS Grad27.3%
Some College7.8%
Associates25.2%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate31.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
10%
$150k–$200k
34%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,776 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$167,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units201
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
32%
$100k–$150k
2%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
51%
About Chama, CO

Chama is a city in Colorado, located in Costilla County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 491 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Chama is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,776 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Chama is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chama is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (96.74%).

Chama, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Chama
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81126 491 $50,776 $167,600 0.0% 39.8% 84.6%