County ProfileCO
Chaffee County
Population: 19,476 · 6 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
19,476
People
Median age
48.7
Housing
Total households
9,863
Income
Median household income
$84,132
Housing
Total housing units
11,482
Employment
Employment rate
52.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
47%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.5%
County details
Local time 00:07:34(MT)| Name | Chaffee |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 6total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 719 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 38.7345986, -106.3000246 |
| Land area | 1,013.4 sq miles(2,624.7 km²) |
Map of Chaffee county, Colorado with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Chaffee County
Compare the largest cities in Chaffee County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida | 5,666 | $70,045 | 1ZIPs |
| Buena Vista | 2,855 | $78,323 | 1ZIPs |
| Poncha Springs | 925 | $97,139 | 1ZIPs |
| Nathrop | 288 | $30,040 | 1ZIPs |
| Monarch | 27 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Granite | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Chaffee County
Review the most populated postal areas across Chaffee County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS