Matheson
Census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado

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.
- 79residents (2020 Census)
- 5,801 ftelevation · 1,768 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 46 / sq mipopulation density
- 80835ZIP code
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.
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- Median home value
- $360,000
- Median age
- 60.8
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Matheson had 79 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 79 |
|---|---|
| Density | 46 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Matheson at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Elbert County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 79 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,801 ft (1,768 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1683° N, 103.9770° W |
| ZIP code | 80835 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0849215 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Matheson
- Simla6.0 mi W
- Ramah10.7 mi W
- Limon17.0 mi NE
- Calhan19.7 mi SW
- Genoa26.7 mi E
- Hugo27.1 mi E
- Kiowa28.4 mi NW
- Peyton29.1 mi W
- Deer Trail31.2 mi N
- Ellicott32.2 mi SW
- Peoria34.6 mi N
- Comanche Creek35.8 mi NW
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).
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