80817 ZIP Code — Fountain, CO
El Paso County, Colorado
ZIP code 80817 is located in Fountain, Colorado, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 115.07 square miles and serves a population of 31,132 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
About ZIP code 80817
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $339,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $80,425.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
31,132
population
115.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80817 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80817
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fountain | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
80925 Colorado Springs (4.9 mi)
80911 Colorado Springs (7.1 mi)
80913 Colorado Springs (9.8 mi)
80902 Colorado Springs (9.9 mi)
80929 Colorado Springs (10.5 mi)
80916 Colorado Springs (10.5 mi)
80910 Colorado Springs (11.9 mi)
80928 Colorado Springs (12.6 mi)
80926 Colorado Springs (12.7 mi)
80906 Colorado Springs (13 mi)
80930 Colorado Springs (13.1 mi)
80915 Colorado Springs (13.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,132 |
| Population density | 271 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 115.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.6663 |
| Longitude | -104.6499 |
| 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 | 33.8% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.0% | 32.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.0% | 25.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
31,132
Population
271
People per sq mi
31.2
Median age
$80,425
Median household income
$32,863
Per capita income
$339,200
Median home value
$1,633
Median monthly rent
73.0%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
8,404
Housing units
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,109
Under 5
1,099
1,040
5–9
1,030
1,495
10–14
1,481
1,094
15–19
1,085
1,328
20–24
1,316
2,729
25–34
2,704
2,554
35–44
2,531
1,698
45–54
1,682
940
55–59
931
487
60–64
482
765
65–74
759
278
75–84
276
120
85+
119
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,841 | 28.4% |
| 18 and over | 22,291 | 71.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,317 | 7.4% |
| Median age | 31.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.9%
Two or more races
11.2%
Hispanic or Latino
9.8%
Black or African American
7.7%
Other race
4%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,048 | 63.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,856 | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,394 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,669 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 1,366 | 4% |
| Asian | 720 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 351 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 122 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.0% | 32.9% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.0% | 25.9% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $80,425 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k–$300k
23.6%
$300k–$500k
48.8%
$500k–$1M
10.7%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,633 |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 80.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% |
| 3 or more | 31.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.9% |
| Electricity | 24.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,262 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 456 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,729 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,409 | 22.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,696 | 43.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,790 | 16.5% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.6% | 23.2% |
| Married | 56.6% | 57.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 419 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 368 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,127 | 42.9% |
| High school | 2,034 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,679 | 27.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Retail trade
15.0%
Professional & management
11.8%
Construction
8.7%
Public administration
8.5%
Other services
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Manufacturing
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.7% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.6% |
| Government | 21.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.1% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 5.6% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
19.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.4% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| High blood pressure | 24.0% |
| High cholesterol | 26.1% |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 17.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,766 | 23.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 33.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,924 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 1,032 | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 734 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 119 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 179 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,004 | 93.2% |
| Born in same state | 27,516 | 88.4% |
| Born in different state | 10,021 | 32.2% |
| Foreign born | 1,488 | 4.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,128 | 6.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,317 | 61.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,370 | 7.6% |
| French | 2,095 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 1,676 | 5.4% |
| Polish | 339 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 332 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 263 | 0.8% |
| English | 263 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 192 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80817
What city is ZIP code 80817 in?
ZIP code 80817 is primarily assigned to Fountain, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 80817 in?
ZIP code 80817 falls within El Paso County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 80817 have a large veteran population?
23% of civilians in ZIP code 80817 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80817?
The median home value in ZIP code 80817 is $339,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 80817?
ZIP code 80817 has an estimated population of 31,132 residents, with a density of 271 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 80817?
The median household income in ZIP code 80817 is $80,425, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 80817 in?
ZIP code 80817 observes the MST timezone.