Poncha Springs
Town in Chaffee County, Colorado
Poncha Springs is a town in Chaffee County, Colorado, with 925 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,464 ft (2,275 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salida, 4.0 miles E.
- 925residents (2020 Census)
- 7,464 ftelevation · 2,275 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 342 / sq mipopulation density
- 81201ZIP code
About Poncha Springs
Poncha Springs is a statutory town in Chaffee County, Colorado. Originally settled by fur traders, it became an Indian trading post in 1866, and was incorporated on December 8, 1880. It has been nicknamed the "Crossroads of the Rockies" in reference to the intersection of US 50 and US 285 through the center of town. As of 2024 its population was 1,406.
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Living in Poncha Springs
- Median household income
- $97,139
- Median home value
- $522,900
- Median rent
- $1,783/mo
- Median age
- 46.4
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Poncha Springs had 925 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 925 |
|---|---|
| Density | 342 per sq mi (132 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Poncha Springs at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Chaffee County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 925 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.71 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,464 ft (2,275 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5212° N, 106.0721° W |
| ZIP code | 81201 |
| Official website | ponchaspringscolorado.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0860600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Poncha Springs
- Salida4.0 mi E
- Smeltertown4.1 mi NE
- Maysville8.0 mi W
- Garfield11.9 mi W
- Howard14.6 mi SE
- Nathrop15.7 mi N
- Bonanza16.0 mi S
- Coaldale18.1 mi SE
- Johnson Village20.2 mi N
- Buena Vista21.6 mi N
- Cotopaxi23.3 mi SE
- Pitkin24.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Poncha Springs
What county is Poncha Springs in?
Poncha Springs is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What is the population of Poncha Springs, CO?
925 people lived in Poncha Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Poncha Springs, CO?
The ZIP code of Poncha Springs is 81201.
What is the elevation of Poncha Springs?
7,464 feet (2,275 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Poncha Springs?
Salida (4.0 mi), Smeltertown (4.1 mi), Maysville (8.0 mi), Garfield (11.9 mi), Howard (14.6 mi).
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