The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80861 sells for about $214,300, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $869 a month.
ZIP 80861 — Vona
The housing market in ZIP 80861 is characterized by low inventory and stable, affordable pricing driven by its rural agricultural base. Market activity is minimal, with few closed sales and limited new development, reflecting a quiet, long-term ownership environment. Figures for active listings and price cuts are not published at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle, including retirees and agricultural workers who prioritize low cost of living over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 5.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80861, Kit Carson County, CO
The area is served by the Hi-Plains R-23 School District, which maintains a small, community-focused educational environment.
The region is subject to severe weather risks, including tornadoes and high winds, which influence local insurance premiums.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale rural services with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000).
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle via US Highway 24, with limited access to public transit options.
Recreational opportunities are limited to local community parks and open rural spaces, with basic shopping and dining available in nearby towns.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with most units being single-family homes.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, with local businesses supporting farming and ranching operations.
Transportation is dominated by regional highway corridors, specifically US Highway 24, with no significant public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP code.
The Kit Carson County Assessor manages property valuations, typically following a biennial reassessment cycle.
Parcels are subject to standard county-level levies, including school district and local cemetery district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's exposure to severe weather events, including hail and wind damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 80861.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Small community park serving local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.