El Paso County, CO ZIP Codes
Colorado (CO) · 66 ZIP codes · 14 cities
66
ZIP codes
737,867
population (2021)
+18.6%
pop change since 2010
08041
FIPS code
El Paso County ZIP code map
About El Paso County
El Paso County is located in Colorado and contains 66 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 737,867 as of 2021,
an increase of
18.6% from 622,263 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for El Paso County is 08041.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 737,867 |
| 2010 population | 622,263 |
| Change | +18.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| FIPS code | 08041 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in El Paso County
Calhan
Cascade
Colorado Springs
Elbert
Fountain
Green Mountain Falls
Manitou Springs
Monument
Palmer Lake
Peyton
Ramah
Rush
Usaf Academy
Yoder
ZIP codes for El Paso County, CO (66)
Demographics & statistics
731,604
Population
35.8
Median age
$87,734
Median household income
$41,452
Per capita income
$373,834
Median home value
$1,451
Median monthly rent
68.3%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
197,118
Housing units
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
25,501
Under 5
20,603
26,521
5–9
21,426
27,038
10–14
21,844
27,566
15–19
22,271
32,503
20–24
26,260
64,649
25–34
52,230
53,918
35–44
43,561
45,960
45–54
37,131
24,855
55–59
20,080
22,017
60–64
17,788
33,361
65–74
26,952
14,999
75–84
12,118
5,781
85+
4,671
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 172,266 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 559,338 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 97,882 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.8%
Two or more races
10.5%
Hispanic or Latino
8.9%
Black or African American
5.4%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 544,620 | 67.8% |
| Two or more races | 84,695 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71,455 | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 43,733 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 29,114 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 20,234 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,102 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2,106 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $87,734 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
15.5%
$300k–$500k
38.0%
$500k–$1M
23.5%
$1M+
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $373,834 |
| Median rent / month | $1,451 |
| Owner occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 68.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 30.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.9% |
| Electricity | 20.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 147,104 | 56.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 18,376 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 47,689 | 15.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 63,908 | 21.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 89,705 | 32.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 70,267 | 26.9% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.1% | 25.2% |
| Married | 54.9% | 54.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
15.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 9,901 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 9,132 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 76,961 | 39.1% |
| High school | 38,766 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 56,777 | 29.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Professional & management
15.4%
Retail trade
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
7.7%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Public administration
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.0% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.5% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
10.3%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
23.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 25.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 16.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 84,758 | 18.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 685,500 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 22,400 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 14,214 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,553 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 4,913 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 682,157 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 658,871 | 91.0% |
| Born in different state | 229,531 | 31.0% |
| Foreign born | 23,286 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 49,447 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 28,897 | 60.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 83,977 | 11.5% |
| Italian | 75,429 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 30,724 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 15,004 | 2.1% |
| English | 9,448 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 4,261 | 0.6% |
| German | 3,586 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 3,227 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 1,665 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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