City

Stratton, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Kit Carson County  ·  Colorado

👥1,113Population
💰$58,393Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$200,800Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.4%Hispanic: 22.9%Other: 3.4%Race
White70.4%
Hispanic22.9%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.7%)
HS Graduate228 (32.9%)
Some College78 (11.3%)
Associates150 (21.6%)
Bachelors109 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree123 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College11.3%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,393 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$200,800 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,463/mo
Total Housing Units485
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Stratton, CO

Stratton is a city in Colorado, located in Kit Carson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,113 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Stratton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,393 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stratton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,463 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stratton is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stratton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80836 1,113 $58,393 $200,800 $1,463 1.5% 33.5% 68.9%