ZIP Code 80117
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Kiowa · Elbert County · Colorado
- Population
- 2,587
- Median income
- $115,673
- Median home value
- $667,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.3%
- Land area
- 631.0 sq mi
4/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 140% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.7
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.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80117?
49.7
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
8.2%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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