80830 ZIP Code — Matheson, CO
Elbert County, Colorado
ZIP code 80830 is located in Matheson, Colorado, within Elbert County. It covers approximately 167.34 square miles and serves a population of 171 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
171
population
167.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80830 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80830
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Matheson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 171 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 167.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0911 |
| Longitude | -103.8716 |
| 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 | 31.9% | 21.4% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 53.6% | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.5% | 35.6% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 15.1% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
171
Population
1
People per sq mi
64.8
Median age
$76,500
Median household income
$48,157
Per capita income
$334,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
90.5%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
11.5%
Unemployment
70
Housing units
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
2
2
5–9
2
3
10–14
3
2
15–19
2
6
25–34
5
1
35–44
1
11
45–54
9
5
55–59
4
14
60–64
13
18
65–74
17
17
75–84
15
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17 | 9.9% |
| 18 and over | 154 | 90.1% |
| 65 and over | 83 | 48.5% |
| Median age | 64.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.9% | 21.4% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 53.6% | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.5% | 35.6% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 15.1% | 9.6% |
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
18.9%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
20.3%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k+
14.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.9% |
| Median income | $76,500 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
7.5%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k–$300k
19.4%
$300k–$500k
25.4%
$500k–$1M
31.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $334,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter occupied | 9.5% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 93.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% |
| Median rooms | 8.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 18.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 2.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% |
| 3 or more | 54.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 35.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 41.9% |
| Fuel oil | 6.8% |
| Wood | 16.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 64 | 86.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 4.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 9.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 9.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 55 | 74.3% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 3.8% | 10.5% |
| Married | 87.5% | 80.3% |
| Separated | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
32.2%
Associate's degree
2.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 10.5% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 42.1% |
| High school | 4 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 5 | 26.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
23.9%
Construction
21.7%
Manufacturing
19.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Public administration
6.5%
Education & healthcare
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.9% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 28.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.1% |
| Government | 23.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 2.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 11.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
64.7%
18 and over
3.2%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 79.7% |
| Retirement income | 44.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.4% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 14 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.8% |
| Public insurance | 57.3% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 166 | 97.1% |
| 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) | 171 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 171 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 100 | 58.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 23 | 13.5% |
| French | 21 | 12.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 9 | 5.3% |
| Dutch | 8 | 4.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.3% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80830
What city is ZIP code 80830 in?
ZIP code 80830 is primarily assigned to Matheson, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80830 in?
ZIP code 80830 falls within Elbert County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 80830 have a large retiree population?
80% of households in ZIP code 80830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 80830 have an older population?
49% of residents in ZIP code 80830 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 80830 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 80830 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 80830 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 80830 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 80830 in?
ZIP code 80830 observes the MST timezone.