80117 ZIP Code — Kiowa, CO

Elbert County, Colorado

ZIP code 80117 is located in Kiowa, Colorado, within Elbert County. It covers approximately 187.95 square miles and serves a population of 2,430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80117

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $567,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,566. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 80117 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,430

population

187.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kiowa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80107 Elizabeth (7.2 mi) 80138 Parker (16.1 mi) 80106 Elbert (16.4 mi) 80116 Franktown (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,430
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	187.95 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.3864
Longitude	-104.4149
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	21.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	27.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	35.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	13.0%	15.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,430

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$97,566

Median household income

$40,463

Per capita income

$567,200

Median home value

$1,190

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

864

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

132

25–34

137

35–44

205

45–54

214

102

55–59

106

168

60–64

175

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	477	19.6%
18 and over	1,953	80.4%
65 and over	347	14.3%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Two or more races 8.6%

Other race 6.1%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,984	73.8%
Hispanic or Latino	258	9.6%
Two or more races	230	8.6%
Other race	164	6.1%
Black or African American	21	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.8%
Asian	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	21.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	27.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	35.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	13.0%	15.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$97,566

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 29.2%

$500k–$1M 54.6%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$567,200
Median rent / month	$1,190
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	33.0%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	10.5%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	54.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.0%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	47.4%
Wood	10.1%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	538	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	46	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	171	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	165	17.9%
Households with children under 18	227	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	293	31.8%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	19.8%
Married	58.0%	58.8%
Separated	0.3%	3.6%
Widowed	7.9%	6.8%
Divorced	6.1%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	5.1%
Kindergarten	7	1.5%
Elementary school	201	42.9%
High school	136	29.1%
College / grad school	100	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 14.5%

Construction 14.2%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Professional & management 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Public administration 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Information 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.6

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 31.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.1%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	15.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.7%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,317	95.3%
Spanish	37	1.6%
Other Indo-European	32	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,357	97.0%
Born in same state	2,350	96.7%
Born in different state	1,235	50.8%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	73	3.0%
Not a US citizen	41	56.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	288	11.9%
Arab	246	10.1%
French	194	8%
Polish	48	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.7%
German	11	0.5%
Irish	9	0.4%
Dutch	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	93.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80117

What city is ZIP code 80117 in?

ZIP code 80117 is primarily assigned to Kiowa, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80117 in?

ZIP code 80117 falls within Elbert County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 80117 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 80117 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80117?

The median home value in ZIP code 80117 is $567,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 80117?

ZIP code 80117 has an estimated population of 2,430 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 80117?

The median household income in ZIP code 80117 is $97,566, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 80117 in?

ZIP code 80117 observes the MST timezone.