80825 ZIP Code — Kit Carson, CO

Cheyenne County, Colorado

ZIP code 80825 is located in Kit Carson, Colorado, within Cheyenne County. It covers approximately 561.18 square miles and serves a population of 346 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80825

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 $164,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 35% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 80825 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

346

population

561.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80825 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80825

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City	Status
Kit Carson	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	346
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	561.18 sq mi
Water area	1.95 sq mi
Latitude	38.8274
Longitude	-102.8241
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	46.3%	43.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	33.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	17.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.9%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

346

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$57,083

Median household income

$43,679

Per capita income

$164,300

Median home value

$488

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

205

Housing units

30.0%

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	83	24.0%
18 and over	263	76.0%
65 and over	68	19.7%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Black or African American 2.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	311	87.4%
Two or more races	22	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	10	2.8%
Black or African American	8	2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	43.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	33.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	17.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.9%	9.6%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$57,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 19.0%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,300
Median rent / month	$488
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	33.6%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	23.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	16.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	43.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.4%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	34.0%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	22	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	39	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	25	16.0%
Households with children under 18	48	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	32.7%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	18.5%
Married	53.2%	56.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.0%	6.5%
Divorced	17.7%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	18.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	34.0%
High school	21	42.0%
College / grad school	3	6.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.2%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 10.4%

Public administration 9.9%

Other services 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Construction 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.0%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	6.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.5%
Government	31.2%
Self-employed	23.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.6

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.4%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.6%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	308	89.0%
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)	346	100.0%
Born in same state	339	98.0%
Born in different state	225	65.0%
Foreign born	7	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	58	16.8%
French	23	6.6%
Polish	5	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	0.9%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80825

What city is ZIP code 80825 in?

ZIP code 80825 is primarily assigned to Kit Carson, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80825 in?

ZIP code 80825 falls within Cheyenne County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 80825 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 80825 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 80825 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 80825 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80825?

The median home value in ZIP code 80825 is $164,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 80825?

ZIP code 80825 has an estimated population of 346 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 80825 in?

ZIP code 80825 observes the MST timezone.