80817 ZIP Code
Fountain, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 80817 |
| City/Town: | Fountain |
| County: | El Paso |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,132 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,425 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,362 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,340 |
| Median Home Value: | $339,200 |
| Land Area: | 115.1 sq miles
298.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5882, -104.6775 |
Population Information (80817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,132 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,634 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,498 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,208 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,070 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,976 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,179 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,644 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,433 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,085 | 16.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,380 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,871 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 969 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,524 | 4.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 554 | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 239 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (80817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $339,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,633 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,340 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,856 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 484 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,920 | 73.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,936 | 27.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (80817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,055 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 287 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 671 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,501 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,162 | 27.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,606 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,212 | 22.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,616 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (80817 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,425 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,465 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,845 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,362 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (80817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,098 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,595 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 976 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,130 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,732 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,957 | 21.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 906 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (80817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,048 | 70.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,669 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 351 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 720 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 122 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,366 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,856 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,394 | 10.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,269 | 26.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,578 | 14.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,266 | 4.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 205 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,220 | 7.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (80817 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 258 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 236 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 747 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 814 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,173 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,774 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,162 | 19.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,843 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,225 | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 624 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (80817 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,114 | 89.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,376 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 109 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 293 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 824 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (80817 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 57 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,178 | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 471 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 297 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,033 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 956 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 259 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 566 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,606 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,914 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 987 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,112 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,159 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (80817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (80817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,141 | 90.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,863 | 70.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,481 | 33.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,464 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (80817 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,245 | 85.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,890 | 17.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,162 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 550 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 159 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,026 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (80817 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,129 | 80.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 508 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 153 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 575 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 141 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 273 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 521 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (80817 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 89 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,949 | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,584 | 31.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,408 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,648 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,340 | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 390 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 231 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 132 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 569 | 5.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (80817 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 111 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 547 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,385 | 12.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,174 | 45.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,908 | 25.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,215 | 10.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (80817 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,158 | 65.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 838 | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,643 | 24.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 22 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 35 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 144 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (80817 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 244 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,226 | 20.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,994 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,392 | 31.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (80817 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 305 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 162 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 179 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 487 | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,869 | 23.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,865 | 48.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 848 | 10.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 205 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (80817 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,847 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $480 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,633 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (80817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,856 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,262 | 57.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,411 | 31.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,729 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,409 | 22.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,696 | 43.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,790 | 16.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.87 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (80817 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,035 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,803 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,806 | 56.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 227 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,096 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,746 | 22.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (80817 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,627 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 419 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 368 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,127 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,034 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,679 | 27.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (80817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,764 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,766 | 23.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,605 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,502 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 546 | 15.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,182 | 62.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 774 | 22.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (80817 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,734 | 79.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,100 | 19.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,923 | 47.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,912 | 47.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,282 | 37.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 265 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (80817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,004 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,488 | 4.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,128 | 143.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,128 | 143.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,128 | 143.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 524 | 35.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 21 | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,118 | 75.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (80817 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,924 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,332 | 87.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,592 | 12.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,565 | 8.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 493 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 432 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 102 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (80817 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,856 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,462 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Fountain, CO80817