80823 ZIP Code — Karval, CO

Lincoln County, Colorado

ZIP code 80823 is located in Karval, Colorado, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 282.53 square miles and serves a population of 211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80823

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 $177,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

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 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 80823 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

211

population

282.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80823 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80823

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Karval	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80821 Hugo (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	211
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	282.53 sq mi
Water area	1.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.7412
Longitude	-103.4371
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	50.0%	49.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	28.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	17.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

211

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

Median household income

$18,927

Per capita income

$177,200

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

36.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

22.7%

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	59	28.0%
18 and over	152	72.0%
65 and over	72	34.1%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	210	99.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.5%
Other race	1	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	49.7%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	28.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	17.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	9.6%

Under $10k 15.9%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 26.1%

$25k–$35k 1.1%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.9%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	26.1%
$25k–$35k	1.1%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.4%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 30.2%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,200
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	31.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	18.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.4%
Electricity	25.0%
Propane / LP gas	62.5%
Fuel oil	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	67.0%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	5	5.7%
Female householder, no spouse	23	26.1%
Households with children under 18	20	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	58.0%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.8%	6.8%
Married	85.3%	67.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	8.0%
Divorced	1.5%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 20.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	18.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	61.1%
High school	8	14.8%
College / grad school	3	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 41.9%

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Construction 9.7%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Retail trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.7%
Service	3.2%
Sales & office	1.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.5%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	35.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 36.0%

Under 18 years 30.5%

18 and over 38.2%

Married-couple families 35.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	9.1%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	59.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	194	91.9%
Spanish	1	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	210	99.5%
Born in same state	210	99.5%
Born in different state	186	88.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.5%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	17.1%
Italian	30	14.2%
French	29	13.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	7.1%
Polish	4	1.9%
Dutch	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80823

What city is ZIP code 80823 in?

ZIP code 80823 is primarily assigned to Karval, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80823 in?

ZIP code 80823 falls within Lincoln County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80823?

36% of residents in ZIP code 80823 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 80823 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 80823 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 80823 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 80823 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80823?

The median home value in ZIP code 80823 is $177,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 80823 in?

ZIP code 80823 observes the MST timezone.