80917 ZIP Code — Colorado Springs, CO
El Paso County, Colorado
ZIP code 80917 is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 5.61 square miles and serves a population of 32,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
About ZIP code 80917
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $322,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $69,661.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
32,069
population
5.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80917 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80917
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | Acceptable |
| Colorado Springs | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80918 Colorado Springs (2.3 mi)
80909 Colorado Springs (2.7 mi)
80922 Colorado Springs (2.8 mi)
80923 Colorado Springs (3 mi)
80915 Colorado Springs (3.2 mi)
80907 Colorado Springs (4.1 mi)
80939 Colorado Springs (4.2 mi)
80951 Colorado Springs (4.6 mi)
80920 Colorado Springs (4.8 mi)
80927 Colorado Springs (4.9 mi)
80938 Colorado Springs (4.9 mi)
80903 Colorado Springs (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,069 |
| Population density | 5,716 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8902 |
| Longitude | -104.7529 |
| 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 | 39.1% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 32.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 25.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
32,069
Population
5,716
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$69,661
Median household income
$35,152
Per capita income
$322,600
Median home value
$1,375
Median monthly rent
60.7%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
8,317
Housing units
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,051
Under 5
979
982
5–9
915
948
10–14
883
900
15–19
838
1,432
20–24
1,334
3,443
25–34
3,205
1,740
35–44
1,621
1,665
45–54
1,551
1,046
55–59
974
734
60–64
684
1,412
65–74
1,314
895
75–84
834
357
85+
332
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,791 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 25,278 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,144 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 33.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.2%
Two or more races
10.8%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Black or African American
4.7%
Other race
3.5%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,974 | 68.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,785 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,085 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,646 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 1,232 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 906 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 526 | 1.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.1% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 32.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 25.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
22.3%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $69,661 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k–$300k
27.4%
$300k–$500k
53.0%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,375 |
| Owner occupied | 60.7% |
| Renter occupied | 39.3% |
| Vacant | 1.5% |
| Single-family detached | 48.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 50.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 21.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.0% |
| Electricity | 27.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,497 | 41.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,368 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,157 | 23.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,339 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,665 | 27.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,715 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.2% | 26.8% |
| Married | 44.1% | 45.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 18.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
20.8%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Associate's degree
13.6%
Bachelor's degree
21.9%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 366 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 258 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,241 | 44.2% |
| High school | 1,179 | 16.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,290 | 31.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Retail trade
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.4%
Professional & management
12.1%
Construction
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
4.3%
Information
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 11.7% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
6.7%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
5.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,932 | 15.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.9% |
| No insurance | 9.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,039 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 828 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 507 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 124 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 195 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,913 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 28,932 | 90.2% |
| Born in different state | 10,757 | 33.5% |
| Foreign born | 981 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,156 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,239 | 57.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,108 | 12.8% |
| Italian | 2,786 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 1,221 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 677 | 2.1% |
| English | 240 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 237 | 0.7% |
| German | 168 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 163 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80917
What city is ZIP code 80917 in?
ZIP code 80917 is primarily assigned to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80917 in?
ZIP code 80917 falls within El Paso County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 80917 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 80917 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80917?
The median home value in ZIP code 80917 is $322,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 80917?
ZIP code 80917 has an estimated population of 32,069 residents, with a density of 5,712 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80917?
The median household income in ZIP code 80917 is $69,661, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80917 in?
ZIP code 80917 observes the MST timezone.