| ZIP Code | 80825 |
|---|---|
| City | Kit Carson |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Cheyenne County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 4,372 ft |
| Latitude | 38.833241 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -102.827694 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 1.0% ▼ 90% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 62 (28.6%) |
| Some College | 40 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 35 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 24 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 56 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,000 ▼ 20% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $252,500 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 321% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $621/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 224 |
| Vacant Units | 86 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 224 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 86 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 80825 is located in Kit Carson, Colorado, within Cheyenne County. With a population of 299, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 80825 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80825 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $252,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $621 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 321% since 2019.
The population of 80825 is primarily White (87.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.0%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80825 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 80825 in Kit Carson, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 299 residents, a median household income of $61,000, and a median home value of $252,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.