| ZIP Code | 80862 |
|---|---|
| City | Wild Horse |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Cheyenne County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 4,654 ft |
| Latitude | 38.922172 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.058029 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08017 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.6 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.83 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.0% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 21 (42%) |
| Some College | 14 (28%) |
| Bachelors | 6 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9 (18%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,167 ▼ 16% below avg ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 309% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 40 |
| Vacant Units | 10 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 40 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 10 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.83 |
ZIP code 80862 is located in Wild Horse, Colorado, within Cheyenne County. With a population of 55, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.6 years. Economically, 80862 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,167 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80862 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $279,200 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 309% since 2019.
The population of 80862 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has declined by 9% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 38% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 80862 in Wild Horse, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 55 residents, a median household income of $64,167, and a median home value of $279,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.