80836 ZIP Code — Stratton, CO

Kit Carson County, Colorado

ZIP code 80836 is located in Stratton, Colorado, within Kit Carson County. It covers approximately 408.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,028 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80836

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 $174,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($55,441) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 80836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,028

population

408.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stratton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80805 Bethune (6.4 mi) 80861 Vona (9.3 mi) 80807 Burlington (17 mi) 80834 Seibert (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,028
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	408.68 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	39.3053
Longitude	-102.5556
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	56.3%	49.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	16.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.5%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,028

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$55,441

Median household income

$33,481

Per capita income

$174,500

Median home value

$1,181

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

308

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	280	27.2%
18 and over	748	72.8%
65 and over	247	24.0%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.1%

Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

Two or more races 8.5%

Other race 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	834	70.1%
Hispanic or Latino	161	13.5%
Two or more races	101	8.5%
Other race	71	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	49.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	16.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.5%	9.6%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$55,441

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,500
Median rent / month	$1,181
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	13.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.0%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Wood	9.7%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	28	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	62	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	49	13.2%
Households with children under 18	125	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	36.6%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	14.2%
Married	66.0%	67.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	13.2%
Divorced	11.3%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	11.7%
Kindergarten	6	2.9%
Elementary school	117	56.8%
High school	21	10.2%
College / grad school	38	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Agriculture & mining 22.3%

Retail trade 18.6%

Construction 10.9%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	24.2%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	908	88.3%
Spanish	65	7.2%
Other Indo-European	63	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	966	94.0%
Born in same state	950	92.4%
Born in different state	646	62.8%
Foreign born	16	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	62	6.0%
Not a US citizen	28	45.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	130	12.6%
Italian	69	6.7%
Arab	51	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	1.8%
English	18	1.8%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80836

What city is ZIP code 80836 in?

ZIP code 80836 is primarily assigned to Stratton, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80836 in?

ZIP code 80836 falls within Kit Carson County, Colorado.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80836?

The median home value in ZIP code 80836 is $174,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 80836?

ZIP code 80836 has an estimated population of 1,028 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 80836?

The median household income in ZIP code 80836 is $55,441, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 80836 in?

ZIP code 80836 observes the MST timezone.