ZIP Code 80106
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Elbert · El Paso County · Colorado
- Population
- 4,232
- Median income
- $136,852
- Median home value
- $748,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.0%
- Land area
- 455.1 sq mi
9/sq mi
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 169% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.7
Denver
ZIP code 80106 in Elbert, Colorado has a population of 4,232. The median household income is $136,852, which is 79% above the national average. Median home value is $748,800, 169% above the US average. 34.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 455.1 square miles in Elbert, El Paso County, Colorado. The area is home to 4,232 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80106 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80106 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 80106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80106.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 80106?
50.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
6.0%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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