80861 ZIP Code — Vona, CO

Kit Carson County, Colorado

ZIP code 80861 is located in Vona, Colorado, within Kit Carson County. It covers approximately 251.72 square miles and serves a population of 265 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 80861

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 $232,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,444. 49% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 80861 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

265

population

251.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80861 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80861

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80861. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80834 Seibert (8.3 mi) 80836 Stratton (9.3 mi) 80815 Flagler (13.4 mi) 80805 Bethune (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	265
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	251.72 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.3038
Longitude	-102.7304
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.6%	49.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	54.6%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	16.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.5%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

265

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$69,444

Median household income

$33,503

Per capita income

$232,700

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

113

Housing units

22.9%

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	48	18.1%
18 and over	217	81.9%
65 and over	83	31.3%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	245	92.1%
Two or more races	19	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.4%
Other race	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.6%	49.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	54.6%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	16.7%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.5%	9.6%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$69,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 31.0%

$500k–$1M 12.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,700
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	44.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	26.1%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	17.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	6.5%
2 vehicles	18.5%
3 or more	72.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	23.1%
Propane / LP gas	41.7%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	67.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	17	15.7%
Households with children under 18	20	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	57.4%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.4%	7.0%
Married	68.0%	73.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	16.0%
Divorced	10.4%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	15.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	50.0%
High school	12	23.1%
College / grad school	6	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Agriculture & mining 23.0%

Wholesale trade 9.9%

Construction 5.9%

Retail trade 5.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 4.6%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.4%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.0%
Government	30.3%
Self-employed	19.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 52.1%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.2%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	263	99.2%
Spanish	3	1.1%
Other Indo-European	3	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	262	98.9%
Born in same state	259	97.7%
Born in different state	151	57.0%
Foreign born	3	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	17.4%
Arab	14	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	4.5%
French	11	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80861

What city is ZIP code 80861 in?

ZIP code 80861 is primarily assigned to Vona, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80861 in?

ZIP code 80861 falls within Kit Carson County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 80861 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 80861 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 80861 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 80861 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 80861 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 80861 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80861?

15% of residents in ZIP code 80861 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 80861 in?

ZIP code 80861 observes the MST timezone.