ZIP code 81126: Chama, CO
81126 is a ZIP code in Chama, Colorado, mainly in Costilla County, part of the Alamosa, CO micro area. About 506 people live here.
- Population
- 506
- Median household income
- $52,870
- Typical home value
- $170,400ACS median value
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 40
- Homeowners
- 85%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 81126 details
| City | Chama |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Costilla County |
| Metro area | Alamosa, CO |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 10 sq mi |
| Population density | 51 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 29 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 37.16145, -105.34725 |
ZIP codes near 81126
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81152 | San Luis, CO | 3.3 mi | 1,244 |
| 87512 | Amalia, NM | 16.5 mi | 372 |
| 87524 | Costilla, NM | 16.9 mi | 450 |
| 81138 | Jaroso, CO | 18.2 mi | 17 |
| 81055 | La Veta, CO | 19.9 mi | 1,559 |
| 81133 | Fort Garland, CO | 20.0 mi | 1,085 |
| 81151 | Sanford, CO | 20.8 mi | 1,716 |
| 81123 | Blanca, CO | 21.0 mi | 606 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 81126?
A typical home in ZIP code 81126 is worth about $170,400 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $52,870 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Colorado average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 81126
What city is ZIP code 81126?
ZIP code 81126 is in Chama, CO, in Costilla County.
What county is ZIP code 81126 in?
81126 is mainly in Costilla County, Colorado.
What is the population of ZIP code 81126?
About 506 people live in ZIP code 81126, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 81126 in?
81126 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.