ZIP Code 81157 in Pagosa Springs, CO

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Pagosa Springs, Colorado
City Alias:Pagosa Spgs
County:Archuleta County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:9:21:15 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:970
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.2697, -107.0094
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81157 Pagosa Springs, CO - Hot Springs Resort District

ZIP Code 81157, Pagosa Springs

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationArchuleta County, CO
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points101 (27 businesses)
PO Boxes74
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 81147
Key Facts
  • This is a point-only ZIP with no defined geographic territory, nested within the larger 81147 Pagosa Springs ZIP.
  • All 42 street delivery records are on Hot Springs Boulevard, with unit designators indicating multi-tenant commercial or lodging buildings.
  • The post office maintains 74 PO Boxes and serves 27 business addresses along this resort corridor.
  • Street delivery is available through one city carrier route, despite the PO Box classification.
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Residents have mail delivery alternatives through the surrounding 81147 ZIP.

Overview

ZIP code 81157 serves the hot springs resort area of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. It's a point-only ZIP nested within the larger 81147, which handles most of the town's mail. All 42 street-addressed records sit on Hot Springs Boulevard with unit designators, pointing to a concentrated commercial and lodging district.

A Specialized Resort ZIP

The post office maintains 74 PO Boxes alongside 27 business addresses. That's a small footprint, but it makes sense for a resort corridor. Visitors and seasonal guests don't need permanent addresses. Businesses along the boulevard handle their own mail pickup.

The Hot Springs Connection

Pagosa Springs is known for its geothermal hot springs, among the deepest in the world. This ZIP captures the commercial heart of that attraction. Street delivery exists through a single city carrier route, though the PO Box classification reflects the resort's unusual addressing needs rather than rural isolation.

Mailing Information

Residents who live in greater Pagosa Springs use ZIP 81147, which covers the surrounding area. This 81157 ZIP is best understood as a specialized delivery zone for Hot Springs Boulevard businesses and lodging. The abbreviated alias "Pagosa Spgs" is also accepted for mailing.

Street Name Patterns

Resort Landmark Commercial Corridor

The only street is Hot Springs Boulevard, named for Pagosa's famous geothermal springs and home to the resort district.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 81157 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:103Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 81157 is located in Archuleta County, Colorado, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 81157. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:49731.77 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0856860Source: Census
Place Name:Pagosa Springs town; ColoradoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


81201 | | 81155

Schools in ZIP Code 81157


We could not locate which school district 81157 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Pagosa Springs Middle School 309 Lewis Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
District: Archuleta County School District 50-JTNearby
Pagosa Springs Elementary School 141 South 10th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
District: Archuleta County School District 50-JTNearby
Pagosa Springs High School 800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
District: Archuleta County School District 50-JTNearby
San Juan Mountain School 800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
District: Archuleta County School District 50-JTNearby
Pagosa Peak Open School 7 Parelli Way
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
District: Archuleta County School District 50-JTNearby
Pagosa Valor Academy Po Box 970
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pagosa Valor Academy 264 Village Dr
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Savior Lutheran School 56 Meadows Dr
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 81157


Fort Lewis College 1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301-3999
Type: Post Secondary
Adams State University 208 Edgemont Blvd
Alamosa, CO 81101
Type: Post Secondary
San Juan College 4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402-4699
Type: Post Secondary
Western Colorado University 1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231
Type: Post Secondary
University Of New Mexico-Taos Campus 1157 County Road 110
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
Type: Post Secondary
Northern New Mexico College 921 Paseo De Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov