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ZIP Code 80815

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

911
1/sq mi
$51,780
Median income
$250,800
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Flagler pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80815 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80815 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1301.4 square miles in Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado. The area is home to 911 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80815 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80815 sits at $51,780 (42% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $35,085. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $250,800 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $883 per month, and 59.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80815 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 80815 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 80815

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80815.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80815, Flagler, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

911

Population

1301.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80815?

43.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$51,780

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$35,085

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80815 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,780 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

533

Total Housing Units

469

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.9%
Renter 40.1%

$250,800

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$883

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 80815, employing approximately 288 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,865,000.

40

Businesses

288

Employees

$13.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 15.0%
Construction 4 10.0%
Wholesale trade 4 10.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 7.5%
Utilities 3 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.5%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80815 in?
ZIP code 80815 (Flagler) is located in Kit Carson County, Colorado. Kit Carson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kit-carson-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80815?
ZIP code 80815 in Flagler, CO has a population of 911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80815?
The median household income in ZIP 80815 is $51,780, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80815?
The median home value in ZIP 80815 is $250,800, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80815 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80815?
ZIP code 80815 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80815 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80815?
In ZIP code 80815, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80815?
In ZIP code 80815, approximately 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80815 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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