Hotchkiss, Colorado

Hotchkiss, Colorado
East Bridge Street in Hotchkiss, looking towards Mt. Lamborn
Motto: 
"Friendliest Town Around"
Location of Hotchkiss in Delta County, Colorado.
Coordinates: 38°47′56″N 107°42′48″W / 38.79889°N 107.71333°W / 38.79889; -107.71333
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyDelta
Incorporated (town)March 14, 1901
Government
  TypeStatutory Town
Area
  Total
0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2)
  Land0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,332 ft (1,625 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
875
  Density940/sq mi (360/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
81419
Area code970
FIPS code08-37545
GNIS feature ID2412771
Websitetownofhotchkiss.com

Hotchkiss is a statutory town in Delta County, Colorado, United States. The population was 875 at the 2020 census.

A post office called Hotchkiss has been in operation since 1882. The town is named after Enos T. Hotchkiss, a local pioneer.