City

Bethune, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Kit Carson County  ·  Colorado

👥391Population
💰$58,125Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$203,600Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66%Hispanic: 25.6%Asian: 1%Other: 6.9%Race
White66.0%
Hispanic25.6%
Asian1.0%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
26%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate65 (27.7%)
Some College49 (20.9%)
Associates33 (14%)
Bachelors31 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree57 (24.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
HS Grad27.7%
Some College20.9%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,125 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$203,600 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units131

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Bethune, CO

Bethune is a city in Colorado, located in Kit Carson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 391 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Bethune is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,125 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bethune is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethune is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.98%).

Bethune, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Bethune
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80805 391 $58,125 $203,600 $825 3.0% 37.5% 77.1%