City

Cheyenne Wells, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheyenne County  ·  Colorado

👥1,169Population
💰$70,417Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$181,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 14.3%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 8.2%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic14.3%
Black0.9%
Asian0.4%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
HS Graduate224 (29.4%)
Some College77 (10.1%)
Associates165 (21.6%)
Bachelors94 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree203 (26.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
HS Grad29.4%
Some College10.1%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,417 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$181,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$874/mo
Total Housing Units619
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Cheyenne Wells, CO

Cheyenne Wells is a city in Colorado, located in Cheyenne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,169 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Cheyenne Wells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,417 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cheyenne Wells is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $874 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cheyenne Wells is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cheyenne Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80810 1,169 $70,417 $181,900 $874 0.5% 38.9% 73.4%