Poncha Springs, Colorado

Town of Poncha Springs, Colorado
The Poncha Springs Town Hall, formerly a school
Nickname: 
Crossroads of the Rockies
Location of Poncha Springs in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Coordinates: 38°30′34″N 106°07′32″W / 38.50944°N 106.12556°W / 38.50944; -106.12556
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyChaffee
Incorporated (town)December 16, 1880
Government
  TypeStatutory Town
  MayorBen Scanga
Area
  Total
2.98 sq mi (7.73 km2)
  Land2.98 sq mi (7.73 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
7,477 ft (2,279 m)
Population
 (2024)
  Total
1,406
  Density470/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
81242 (PO Box)
Area code719
FIPS code08-60600
GNIS feature ID2412495
Websitewww.ponchaspringscolorado.us

Poncha Springs is a statutory town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. The population was 925 at the 2020 census and increased to 1406 as of 2024.