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Elbert, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80106

El Paso County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,232
9/sq mi
$136,852
Median income
$748,800
Median home value
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elbert pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80106 covers 455.1 square miles in Elbert, El Paso County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,232 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80106 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,852 (54% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $57,492. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $748,800 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,219 per month, and 95.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 80106 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 80106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elbert, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80106.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80106, Elbert, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,232

Population

455.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80106?

50.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$136,852

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$57,492

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

35.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80106 ranks nationally

Elbert, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$136,852 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,885

Total Housing Units

1,784

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.0%
Renter 5.0%

$748,800

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,219

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80106 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 196
2021 +14.6% 224
2022 +14.4% 257
2023 -1.1% 254
2024 +10.5% 280

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 82 business establishments in ZIP 80106, employing approximately 264 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,422,000.

82

Businesses

264

Employees

$13.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 13 15.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.1%
Wholesale trade 4 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.9%
Finance and insurance 3 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80106 in? ▼
ZIP code 80106 (Elbert) is located in El Paso County, Colorado. El Paso County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/el-paso-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80106? ▼
ZIP code 80106 in Elbert, CO has a population of 4,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80106 is $136,852, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80106 is $748,800, which is 169% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80106 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80106? ▼
ZIP code 80106 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80106 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80106 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80106? ▼
In ZIP code 80106, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 80106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80106 is 35.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80106? ▼
In ZIP code 80106, approximately 95.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80106 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.