City

Poncha Springs, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Chaffee County  ·  Colorado

👥890Population
💰$93,889Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$479,000Median Home Value▲ 72% above avg
🎓54.1%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 11%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6.9%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic11.0%
Asian0.5%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
4%
18–24
1%
25–44
28%
45–64
44%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.82
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads54.1% ▲ 40% above avg
HS Graduate85 (10.8%)
Some College105 (13.3%)
Associates172 (21.8%)
Bachelors153 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree273 (34.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 10.8%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 34.6%Edu
HS Grad10.8%
Some College13.3%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate34.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,889 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$479,000 ▲ 72% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,569/mo
Total Housing Units536
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Poncha Springs, CO

Poncha Springs is a city in Colorado, located in Chaffee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 890 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Poncha Springs is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,889 is above the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Poncha Springs is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $479,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,569 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poncha Springs is well-educated. 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.69%).

Poncha Springs, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Poncha Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81242 890 $93,889 $479,000 $1,569 0.0% 54.1% 89.2%