Matheson

Census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado

View of Matheson, Colorado
Photo: Pmsyyz · CC BY-SA 3.0

Matheson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Elbert County, Colorado, with 79 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,801 ft (1,768 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Simla, 6.0 miles W.

About Matheson

Matheson is a census-designated place (CDP) and post office in and governed by Elbert County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Matheson post office has the ZIP Code 80830. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Matheson CDP was 79.

Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Matheson weather: 7-day forecast

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Hourly forecast & alerts ›

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).

Nearest webcams to Matheson

There are no webcams in Matheson itself. These are the closest, 47 miles away or more.

All 6 webcams near Matheson ›

Webcams: Windy.com

Living in Matheson

Median home value
$360,000
Median age
60.8
Cost of living and demographics of Matheson ›

Do you know Matheson? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Matheson special. We review every message before publishing it.

Map of Matheson

Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Matheson Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

Matheson, CO population

Matheson had 79 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census79
Density46 per sq mi (18 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Matheson at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyElbert County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population79 (2020)
Land area1.72 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Elevation5,801 ft (1,768 m)
Coordinates39.1683° N, 103.9770° W
ZIP code80835
Census code (GEOID)0849215

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Towns near Matheson

Straight-line distance between town centers.

Frequently asked questions about Matheson

What county is Matheson in?

Matheson is in Elbert County, Colorado.

What is the population of Matheson, CO?

79 people lived in Matheson at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Matheson, CO?

The ZIP code of Matheson is 80835.

What is the elevation of Matheson?

5,801 feet (1,768 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Matheson?

Simla (6.0 mi), Ramah (10.7 mi), Limon (17.0 mi), Calhan (19.7 mi), Genoa (26.7 mi).

Last updated: