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Calhan, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80808

El Paso County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,351
7/sq mi
$85,500
Median income
$411,100
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Calhan pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80808 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80808 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calhan, El Paso County, Colorado, home to 6,351 residents across 920.4 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80808 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,500 (4% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $42,440. Local economic indicators show a 14.1% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $411,100 (15% below the state average), median rent at $959 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 39 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 80808 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 80808

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calhan, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80808.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80808, Calhan, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,351

Population

920.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80808?

40.1

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,500

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$42,440

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

38.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80808 ranks nationally

Calhan, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,500 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,736

Total Housing Units

2,564

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$411,100

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$959

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80808 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 183
2021 +17.0% 215
2022 +9.7% 235
2023 +12.4% 265
2024 -3.4% 256

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 80808, employing approximately 600 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,933,000.

122

Businesses

600

Employees

$27.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 27.1%
Retail trade 13 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 13 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 10 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 6 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.1%
Manufacturing 4 3.3%
Wholesale trade 4 3.3%
Finance and insurance 4 3.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80808 in? ▼
ZIP code 80808 (Calhan) is located in El Paso County, Colorado. El Paso County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/el-paso-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80808? ▼
ZIP code 80808 in Calhan, CO has a population of 6,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80808? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80808 is $85,500, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80808? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80808 is $411,100, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80808? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80808 is White at 75.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80808? ▼
ZIP code 80808 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80808? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80808 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (13), Transportation and warehousing (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80808? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80808 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80808? ▼
In ZIP code 80808, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 80808? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80808 is 38.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80808? ▼
In ZIP code 80808, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80808? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80808 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.