ZIP Code 80117

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Source:

Kiowa · Elbert County · Colorado

Population
2,587

4/sq mi

Median income
$115,673

▲ 52% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$667,100

▲ 140% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.3%

Median age 49.7

Land area
631.0 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80117 in Kiowa, Colorado has a population of 2,587. The median household income is $115,673, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $667,100, 140% above the US average. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 631.0 square miles in Kiowa, Elbert County, Colorado. The area is home to 2,587 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 80117 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80117 sits at $115,673 (30% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $50,606. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $667,100 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,217 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 40 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 80117 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 80117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80117.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80117, Kiowa, 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

2,587

Population

631.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80117?

49.7

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

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?

$115,673

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$50,606

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

39.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,068

Total Housing Units

1,019

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$667,100

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,217

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80117 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 189
2021 +17.2% 221
2022 +12.4% 249
2023 +3.8% 258
2024 +2.4% 265

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 94 business establishments in ZIP 80117, employing approximately 544 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,135,000.

94

Businesses

544

Employees

$31.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 35.1%
Retail trade 9 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 7.5%
Wholesale trade 6 6.4%
Other services (except public administration) 6 6.4%
Manufacturing 5 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.2%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80117 in?
ZIP code 80117 (Kiowa) is located in Elbert County, Colorado. Elbert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elbert-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80117?
ZIP code 80117 in Kiowa, CO has a population of 2,587 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80117?
The median household income in ZIP 80117 is $115,673, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80117?
The median home value in ZIP 80117 is $667,100, which is 140% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80117 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80117?
ZIP code 80117 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80117 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80117?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80117 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 80117?
In ZIP code 80117, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 80117?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80117 is 39.8 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 80117?
In ZIP code 80117, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80117 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kiowa, CO

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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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