Chaffee County GIS Maps
Chaffee County, Colorado, has 19,476 residents and covers 1,013.4 square miles. The population grew 9.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Chaffee County is 08015.
Salida is the county's largest population center. Chaffee County also includes 6 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 9 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Chaffee County Trends
- Population
- 19,476▴
- Median Home Value
- $598,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,276▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Chaffee County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Chaffee County Population
Chaffee County had 19,476 residents in 2020. That was 9.4% higher than in 2010. Chaffee County added 3,234 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 19 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Salida, Buena Vista and Nathrop.
Population Trend in Chaffee County CO
Chaffee County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Chaffee County Zip Codes
Chaffee County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Salida (81201), Buena Vista (81211) and Nathrop (81236). Salida is the largest zip by population, with about 9,128 residents or 47% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 95% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Chaffee County CO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81201 | Salida | 9,128 | ▴ 5.6% |
| 81211 | Buena Vista | 8,224 | ▴ 7.9% |
| 81236 | Nathrop | 1,161 | ▴ 14.2% |
| 81242 | Poncha Springs | 1,032 | ▴ 70.3% |
| 81227 | 81227 | 27 | ▴ 170% |
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Chaffee County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Chaffee County Demographics
Chaffee County has a median age of 47.6, which makes the county a little older than Colorado overall. About 14.6% of residents are under 18, while 25.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 45.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 44.7%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Chaffee County CO
Median Age
47.6
Under 18
14.6%
Age 65+
25.8%
Bachelor's+
45.4%
Chaffee County School Districts
Chaffee County is served by 2 public school districts with 2,276 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Chaffee County CO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida School District R-32 | 1,351 | 59.4% | ▴ 2.2% |
| Buena Vista School District R-31 | 925 | 40.6% | ▾ -6.1% |
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Chaffee County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Chaffee County Housing & Real Estate
Chaffee County has a median home value of $598,500 and a median gross rent of $1,514. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Colorado median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $769,500 and homes spent about 100 days on the market.
Chaffee County Housing Mix
Chaffee County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Chaffee County Housing Trends
Chaffee County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Chaffee County, CO
Chaffee County has 1,720 business listings across 434 categories. The largest categories in Chaffee County business listings are Campgrounds & RV Parks (36, 2.1%), Mountain (33, 1.9%), and Hotels (32, 1.9%). The full Chaffee County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Chaffee County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Chaffee County, CO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 36 | 2.1% |
| Mountain | 33 | 1.9% |
| Hotels | 32 | 1.9% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 29 | 1.7% |
| Lake | 29 | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 25 | 1.5% |
| Art Gallery | 24 | 1.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 24 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 23 | 1.3% |
| Restaurants | 23 | 1.3% |
Chaffee County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Slackwater Inn | Accommodation | Buena Vista |
| Walke and Associates | Accountant | Salida |
| Browns Creek. San Isabel Nat'l Forest | Active Life | Salida |
| Amy Lapes | Acupuncture | Salida |
| 3D Cannabis Center Salida Dispensary | Adult Store | Salida |
| AVA Mountaintop Ziplining | Adventure Sports Center | Buena Vista |
| Grey Suit Retail | Advertising Agency | Buena Vista |
| Rocky Mountain Livestock Sales | Agricultural Service | Salida |
| Harriet Alexander Field | Airport | Salida |
| Robin's | American Restaurants | Salida |
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Chaffee County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Chaffee County Basemaps
Chaffee County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Chaffee County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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