80840 ZIP Code — Usaf Academy, CO

El Paso County, Colorado

ZIP code 80840 is located in Usaf Academy, Colorado, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 23.55 square miles and serves a population of 6,665 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80840

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $79,250.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 40% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

6,665
population
23.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80840 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Usaf Academy Acceptable
Usaf Academy Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
80919 Colorado Springs (4.3 mi) 80921 Colorado Springs (4.6 mi) 80920 Colorado Springs (5.2 mi) 80918 Colorado Springs (6.6 mi) 80132 Monument (6.8 mi) 80924 Colorado Springs (7.3 mi) 80809 Cascade (7.7 mi) 80907 Colorado Springs (8 mi) 80923 Colorado Springs (8.6 mi) 80908 Colorado Springs (8.7 mi) 80133 Palmer Lake (8.8 mi) 80917 Colorado Springs (8.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 6,665
Population density 283 / sq mi
State FIPS 08
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 23.55 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 38.9917
Longitude -104.8543
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 32.8% 33.8% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 35.3% 32.9% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 28.2% 25.9% 26.9%
Over $200k 3.8% 7.4% 9.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,665
Population
283
People per sq mi
20.9
Median age
$79,250
Median household income
$19,181
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$2,015
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
2
Housing units
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
254
Under 5
132
248
5–9
129
89
10–14
47
1,047
15–19
544
1,996
20–24
1,038
312
25–34
163
235
35–44
122
112
45–54
58
61
55–59
32
11
60–64
6
14
65–74
8
5
75–84
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,05415.8%
18 and over5,61184.2%
65 and over290.4%
Median age20.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.4%
Black or African American 7.7%
Two or more races 6.9%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White5,27077.4%
Black or African American5237.7%
Two or more races4676.9%
Asian2663.9%
Hispanic or Latino1482.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander580.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native550.8%
Other race260.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.8% 33.8% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 35.3% 32.9% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 28.2% 25.9% 26.9%
Over $200k 3.8% 7.4% 9.6%
Under $10k 3.9%
$10k–$15k 0.8%
$15k–$25k 1.1%
$25k–$35k 9.4%
$35k–$50k 17.4%
$50k–$75k 16.4%
$75k–$100k 16.4%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 15.8%
$200k+ 1.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.9%
$10k–$15k0.8%
$15k–$25k1.1%
$25k–$35k9.4%
$35k–$50k17.4%
$50k–$75k16.4%
$75k–$100k16.4%
$100k–$150k17.4%
$150k–$200k15.8%
$200k+1.5%
Median income$79,250

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$2,015
Owner occupied0.0%
Renter occupied100.0%
Vacant0.3%
Single-family detached57.9%
Large apartment buildings1.4%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)0.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.3%
2000–200917.4%
1990–19998.3%
1980–19892.9%
1970–197917.5%
1960–196924.6%
1950–195921.3%
1940–19490.8%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.6%
2 bedrooms4.7%
3 bedrooms44.4%
4 bedrooms47.7%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle25.9%
2 vehicles57.9%
3 or more16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas75.8%
Electricity24.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family48873.9%
Cohabiting couple111.7%
Male householder, no spouse6610.0%
Female householder, no spouse9514.4%
Households with children under 1844667.6%
Households with seniors (65+)304.5%
Average household size3.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married85.3%68.6%
Married13.2%27.8%
Separated0.6%0.4%
Widowed0.3%0.2%
Divorced0.6%3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%
Some HS, no diploma 1.3%
HS graduate 13.1%
Some college, no degree 30.2%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 20.3%
Graduate / professional 22.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.8%
Bachelor's or higher42.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool541.1%
Kindergarten891.8%
Elementary school3637.4%
High school1643.3%
College / grad school4,24386.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%
Public administration 20.9%
Retail trade 16.0%
Professional & management 12.1%
Information 9.4%
Manufacturing 5.5%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%
Other services 1.0%
Construction 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts51.2%
Service16.4%
Sales & office20.5%
Natural resources & construction6.8%
Production & transportation5.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector49.8%
Government47.1%
Self-employed3.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone16.1%
Carpool2.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk80.5%
Work from home0.4%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)11.4

Poverty

All people 16.0%
Under 18 years 26.5%
18 and over 6.9%
Married-couple families 0.2%
Female-led households 72.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security3.8%
Retirement income17.1%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity17.1%
High blood pressure8.7%
High cholesterol9.9%
Diabetes1.3%
Heart disease0.8%
Stroke0.5%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis4.2%
Kidney disease0.7%
Pulmonary disease1.5%
Cancer1.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking9.5%
Binge drinking25.9%
No physical activity10.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.3%
Depression21.8%
Fair or poor health4.9%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health4.0%
No health insurance12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)61.9%
Visited dentist69.3%
Cholesterol screening74.2%
Teeth loss9.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans35539.8%
Disability%
Any disability3.7%
Under 181.5%
18–64 years6.5%
65 and over0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance98.5%
Public insurance8.2%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only6,27994.2%
Spanish1472.3%
Other Indo-European450.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander160.3%
Other languages861.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)6,41396.2%
Born in same state6,10891.6%
Born in different state4937.4%
Foreign born3054.6%
Naturalized citizen2523.8%
Not a US citizen7027.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2734.1%
Polish2684%
French2243.4%
Arab841.3%
AncestryCount%
English570.9%
Dutch320.5%
Irish100.2%
Norwegian60.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access9.9%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80840

What city is ZIP code 80840 in?

ZIP code 80840 is primarily assigned to Usaf Academy, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80840 in?

ZIP code 80840 falls within El Paso County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 80840 have a large veteran population?

40% of civilians in ZIP code 80840 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80840?

16% of residents in ZIP code 80840 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 80840?

ZIP code 80840 has an estimated population of 6,665 residents, with a density of 283 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 80840?

The median household income in ZIP code 80840 is $79,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 80840 in?

ZIP code 80840 observes the MST timezone.

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