City

Kit Carson, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheyenne County  ·  Colorado

👥299Population
💰$61,000Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$252,500Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 3%Other: 6%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic1.3%
Black3.0%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
33%
45–64
18%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty1.0% ▼ 90% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate62 (28.6%)
Some College40 (18.4%)
Associates35 (16.1%)
Bachelors24 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree56 (25.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
HS Grad28.6%
Some College18.4%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,000 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$252,500 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$621/mo
Total Housing Units224
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Kit Carson, CO

Kit Carson is a city in Colorado, located in Cheyenne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 299 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Kit Carson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,000 is below the national average. Approximately 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kit Carson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $621 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kit Carson is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kit Carson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80825 299 $61,000 $252,500 $621 2.3% 36.9% 79.0%