City

Calhan, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  El Paso County  ·  Colorado

👥6,670Population
💰$72,891Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$328,300Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.4%Hispanic: 18%Black: 2.3%Asian: 1%Other: 4.1%Race
White74.4%
Hispanic18.0%
Black2.3%
Asian1.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma66 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,519 (34.9%)
Some College491 (11.3%)
Associates853 (19.6%)
Bachelors485 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree934 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College11.3%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,891 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$328,300 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$970/mo
Total Housing Units2,631
Vacant Units134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Calhan, CO

Calhan is a city in Colorado, located in El Paso County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,670 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Calhan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,891 is near the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Calhan is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $328,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $970 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Calhan is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Calhan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80808 6,670 $72,891 $328,300 $970 3.9% 32.6% 80.5%