80808 ZIP Code — Calhan, CO

El Paso County, Colorado

ZIP code 80808 is located in Calhan, Colorado, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 390.87 square miles and serves a population of 6,511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80808

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $333,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,253. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 80808 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,511

population

390.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80808 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80808

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Calhan	Acceptable
Calhan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80831 Peyton (12.6 mi) 80835 Simla (13.4 mi) 80106 Elbert (14.7 mi) 80930 Colorado Springs (18.5 mi) 80832 Ramah (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,511
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	390.87 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	39.0300
Longitude	-104.2936
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	41.6%	33.8%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	25.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	5.6%	7.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,511

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$65,253

Median household income

$33,174

Per capita income

$333,200

Median home value

$1,029

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

2,142

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

178

Under 5

174

201

5–9

196

255

10–14

248

245

15–19

239

124

20–24

121

278

25–34

271

500

35–44

487

469

45–54

457

277

55–59

270

123

60–64

119

408

65–74

396

200

75–84

195

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,544	23.7%
18 and over	4,967	76.3%
65 and over	1,279	19.6%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.3%

Two or more races 10.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Black or African American 2.6%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,427	76.3%
Two or more races	732	10.3%
Hispanic or Latino	606	8.5%
Black or African American	184	2.6%
Other race	124	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.3%
Asian	20	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	33.8%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	25.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	5.6%	7.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$65,253

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 34.6%

$500k–$1M 17.9%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$333,200
Median rent / month	$1,029
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	30.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	67.9%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,491	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	147	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	412	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	437	17.6%
Households with children under 18	871	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	913	36.7%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	14.9%
Married	59.0%	57.7%
Separated	0.3%	2.8%
Widowed	3.2%	5.9%
Divorced	11.0%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	1.4%
Kindergarten	79	5.5%
Elementary school	741	52.0%
High school	458	32.1%
College / grad school	128	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.0%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 13.5%

Professional & management 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.2

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 55.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	822	16.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,159	94.6%
Spanish	300	4.9%
Other Indo-European	296	4.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,162	94.6%
Born in same state	5,932	91.1%
Born in different state	2,968	45.6%
Foreign born	230	3.5%
Naturalized citizen	349	5.4%
Not a US citizen	174	49.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	583	9%
Arab	542	8.3%
French	472	7.2%
Polish	149	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	0.6%
German	36	0.6%
Dutch	33	0.5%
Irish	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80808

What city is ZIP code 80808 in?

ZIP code 80808 is primarily assigned to Calhan, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80808 in?

ZIP code 80808 falls within El Paso County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 80808 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 80808 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 80808 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 80808 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80808?

The median home value in ZIP code 80808 is $333,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 80808?

ZIP code 80808 has an estimated population of 6,511 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 80808 in?

ZIP code 80808 observes the MST timezone.