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 Low-density area
- $85,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $411,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80808 (Calhan, CO) fell -3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.5 in 2023 to 255.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,440. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $411,100 (15% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $959; owner occupancy is 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. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Colorado and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 80808.
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.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 13
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 80808?
40.1
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
10.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$42,440
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
38.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80808 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Calhan, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,500 Top 48% higher than 52% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,736housing units
2,736
Total Housing Units
2,564
Occupied Units
172
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$411,100
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80808, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,351 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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