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Brandon is a census-designated place (CDP) in and governed by Kiowa County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Brandon CDP was 21 at the United States Census 2010.[6] The Sheridan Lake post office (Zip Code 81071) serves Brandon postal addresses.[5]

Brandon, Colorado
Census-designated place
Brandon in 2015.
Location of the Brandon CDP in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Brandon
Location of the Brandon CDP in the United States.
Coordinates: 38°26′47″N 102°26′28″W[1]
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyKiowa County
Establishedlate 1887[2][3]
Government
[4]
 • Typeunincorporated community
Area
[1]
 • Total0.117 sq mi (0.304 km2)
 • Land0.117 sq mi (0.304 km2)
 • Water0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
[4]
3,924 ft (1,196 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total21
 • Density179/sq mi (69/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code[5]
81071
Area code719
GNIS feature[4]Brandon CDP

History


The town of Brandon was established in late 1887.[2][3] The Brandon post office opened on May 19, 1888, and closed on February 28, 1963.[7]


Geography


Brandon is located in eastern Kiowa County. Colorado State Highway 96 passes along the north side of the community, leading west 20 miles (32 km) to Eads, the county seat, and east 8 miles (13 km) to Sheridan Lake.

The Brandon CDP has an area of 75 acres (0.304 km2), all land.[1]


Demographics


Brandon CDP, Colorado
YearPop.±%
201021—    
2020—    
Source: United States Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Brandon CDP for the United States Census 2010.


See also



References


  1. "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  2. Eichler, Geo. R. (1977). Colorado Place Names. Boulder, Colo.: Johnson Publishing Company. LCCN 77-89726.
  3. "KIOWA COUNTY: THE HIGH PLAINS OF SOUTHEAST COLORADO". Archived from the original (MS Word) on 2006-10-23. Retrieved 2007-09-30.
  4. "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  5. "Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  6. "2010: DEC Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  7. Bauer, William H.; James L. Ozment; John H. Willard (1990). Colorado Post Offices 1859-1989. Denver, Co.: The Colorado Railroad Museum. ISBN 0-918654-42-4. LCCN 90-034759.


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