80809 ZIP Code — Cascade, CO

El Paso County, Colorado

ZIP code 80809 is located in Cascade, Colorado, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 49.60 square miles and serves a population of 966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80809

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $450,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 80809 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

966

population

49.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80809 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80809

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cascade	Acceptable
Cascade	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80919 Colorado Springs (5 mi) 80829 Manitou Springs (6.7 mi) 80904 Colorado Springs (6.7 mi) 80863 Woodland Park (7.4 mi) 80840 Usaf Academy (7.7 mi) 80907 Colorado Springs (8.2 mi) 80921 Colorado Springs (9.5 mi) 80918 Colorado Springs (10 mi) 80941 Colorado Springs (10.1 mi) 80997 Colorado Springs (10.1 mi) 80942 Colorado Springs (10.1 mi) 80946 Colorado Springs (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	966
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	49.60 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	38.9230
Longitude	-104.9682
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	33.8%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	25.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	9.2%	7.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

966

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$76,875

Median household income

$51,483

Per capita income

$450,000

Median home value

$1,452

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

23.7%

Unemployment

546

Housing units

39.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	8.0%
18 and over	889	92.0%
65 and over	268	27.7%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	916	90.6%
Two or more races	46	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	45	4.5%
Other race	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	33.8%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	25.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	9.2%	7.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 2.5%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 22.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	2.5%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	22.6%
Median income	$76,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 55.8%

$500k–$1M 25.1%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$450,000
Median rent / month	$1,452
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	20.4%
1939 or earlier	21.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	18.4%
4 bedrooms	27.0%
5+ bedrooms	12.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	48.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.8%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	276	63.7%
Cohabiting couple	23	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	49	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	85	19.6%
Households with children under 18	22	5.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	46.2%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	12.1%
Married	58.7%	68.9%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.0%
Divorced	5.2%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.5%

Graduate / professional 16.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	39.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	7.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	37	57.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	22	34.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.2%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Finance & real estate 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Retail trade 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Public administration 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.4%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.1

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	46.2%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.5%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	16.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	18.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	25.3%
Uninsured under 19	48.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	926	95.9%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	957	99.1%
Born in same state	934	96.7%
Born in different state	302	31.3%
Foreign born	23	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.9%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	173	17.9%
French	144	14.9%
Arab	48	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	3.3%
Polish	18	1.9%
Dutch	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	91.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80809

What city is ZIP code 80809 in?

ZIP code 80809 is primarily assigned to Cascade, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80809 in?

ZIP code 80809 falls within El Paso County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 80809 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 80809 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 80809 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 80809 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 80809 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 80809 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 80809 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 80809 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 80809 in?

ZIP code 80809 observes the MST timezone.