80824 ZIP Code — Kirk, CO

Yuma County, Colorado

ZIP code 80824 is located in Kirk, Colorado, within Yuma County. It covers approximately 133.11 square miles and serves a population of 379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 80824

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $135,153. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 80824 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

379

population

133.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kirk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80822 Joes (10.1 mi) 80735 Idalia (12.9 mi) 80755 Vernon (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	379
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	133.11 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.6669
Longitude	-102.4938
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.4%	42.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	40.3%	20.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

379

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$135,153

Median household income

$48,789

Per capita income

$255,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

65.3%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

14.9%

Unemployment

121

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	100	26.4%
18 and over	279	73.6%
65 and over	97	25.6%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.5%

Two or more races 25.9%

Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

Group	Count	%
White	264	59.5%
Two or more races	115	25.9%
Hispanic or Latino	65	14.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.4%	42.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	40.3%	20.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 35.3%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	35.3%
$150k–$200k	18.2%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$135,153

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 32.4%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	65.3%
Renter occupied	34.7%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	55.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	27.2%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	9.4%
3 or more	52.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.1%
Electricity	34.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	23	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	32	18.8%
Households with children under 18	66	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	44.1%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	3.9%	2.4%
Married	86.4%	72.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	3.1%
Divorced	9.1%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 26.4%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 20.3%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	5.2%
Kindergarten	2	3.4%
Elementary school	48	82.8%
High school	2	3.4%
College / grad school	3	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 68.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Education & healthcare 7.7%

Professional & management 7.0%

Construction 2.1%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	30.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.1%
Carpool	23.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 15.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	9.4%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.7%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	22.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.0%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.9%
Public insurance	71.8%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	331	87.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	354	93.4%
Born in same state	354	93.4%
Born in different state	284	74.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	6.6%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	13.5%
Italian	24	6.3%
Arab	9	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.1%
Dutch	3	0.8%
Polish	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80824

What city is ZIP code 80824 in?

ZIP code 80824 is primarily assigned to Kirk, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80824 in?

ZIP code 80824 falls within Yuma County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 80824 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 80824 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 80824 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 80824 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 80824 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 80824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80824?

18% of residents in ZIP code 80824 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 80824 in?

ZIP code 80824 observes the MST timezone.