Monarch, Colorado
Monarch: This community in Chaffee County, Colorado, is nestled in the Rocky Mountains near Monarch Pass.
About
Monarch is a city located in the county of Chaffee in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Quick Facts about Monarch
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5530,-106.2946 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 04:30:30 (10th June 2026) |
| Postal code | 81227 |
| Weather | 41℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Monarch is located at 38°33'11"N 106°17'40"W (38.5530300, -106.2945700).
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Weather
41°F
Mostly Clear
20 mph W
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 20 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Monarch zip code is 81227.
County name: Chaffee, County
fips: 08015
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Monarch, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128391 | Western Colorado University | Gunnison (CO) | 81231 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Monarch, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSG | Poncha Springs, CO | 6250 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| SLD | Salida, CO | 54 Jones Avenue | BUS |
| BUV | Buena Vista, CO | 27318 County Road 314 | BUS |
| GUN | Gunnison-Downtown, CO | 905 North Main Street | BUS |
| GNW | Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO | 400 North Colorado Street \r\n | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Monarch.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Poncha Spring Post Office | Poncha Springs (CO) | 81242 |
| Pitkin Post Office | Pitkin (CO) | 81241 |
| Sargen Post Office | Sargents (CO) | 81248 |
| Salida Post Office | Salida (CO) | 81201 |
| Nathr Post Office | Nathrop (CO) | 81236 |
Other cities in Chaffee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chaffee County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salida | 5,690 | City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States |
| Buena Vista | 3,116 | Town of the United States |
| Poncha Springs | 1,134 | Human settlement in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States of America |