80805 ZIP Code — Bethune, CO

Kit Carson County, Colorado

ZIP code 80805 is located in Bethune, Colorado, within Kit Carson County. It covers approximately 135.52 square miles and serves a population of 400 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80805

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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,281. 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 80805 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

400

population

135.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80805 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80805

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80805. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethune	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80836 Stratton (6.4 mi) 80807 Burlington (11.6 mi) 80861 Vona (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	400
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	135.52 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.2660
Longitude	-102.4464
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	49.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	16.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

400

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$58,281

Median household income

$26,068

Per capita income

$187,500

Median home value

$1,536

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

137

Housing units

21.2%

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	123	30.8%
18 and over	277	69.3%
65 and over	95	23.8%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.9%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Other race 13.6%

Two or more races 11.9%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	272	57.9%
Hispanic or Latino	70	14.9%
Other race	64	13.6%
Two or more races	56	11.9%
Asian	5	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	49.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	16.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	9.6%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$58,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,500
Median rent / month	$1,536
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	31.9%
5+ bedrooms	13.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	19.4%
3 or more	58.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.5%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	64.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	13	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	32	20.6%
Households with children under 18	44	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	43.9%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	8.3%
Married	75.9%	62.5%
Separated	0.7%	1.4%
Widowed	0.0%	16.0%
Divorced	7.1%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 35.2%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	7.0%
Kindergarten	8	7.0%
Elementary school	82	71.9%
High school	9	7.9%
College / grad school	7	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.7%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Public administration 6.7%

Other services 5.0%

Professional & management 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Construction 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.7%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	23.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	18.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.5

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.7%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.1%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	20.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	374	93.5%
Spanish	20	5.3%
Other Indo-European	20	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	366	91.5%
Born in same state	361	90.3%
Born in different state	278	69.5%
Foreign born	5	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	34	8.5%
Not a US citizen	12	35.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	9.3%
Arab	22	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	5%
Polish	9	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80805

What city is ZIP code 80805 in?

ZIP code 80805 is primarily assigned to Bethune, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80805 in?

ZIP code 80805 falls within Kit Carson County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 80805 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 80805 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 80805 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 80805 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 80805 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 80805 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80805?

15% of residents in ZIP code 80805 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 80805 in?

ZIP code 80805 observes the MST timezone.