PlainZIP

Cascade, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80809

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

1,519
12/sq mi
$93,750
Median income
$480,600
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cascade pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80809 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80809 covers 130.9 square miles in Cascade, El Paso County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,519 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80809 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,750 (6% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $59,562. Local economic indicators show a 5.5% poverty rate alongside 13.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $480,600 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,030 monthly, and 85.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80809, plus 6 more within El Paso County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 80809

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cascade, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80809.

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 80809, Cascade, 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

1,519

Population

130.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80809?

58.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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?

$93,750

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$59,562

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80809 ranks nationally

Cascade, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,750 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

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

What does housing look like?

702

Total Housing Units

513

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$480,600

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$2,030

Median Rent

1961

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

+16.2%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80809 have increased 16.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 183
2021 +13.3% 208
2022 +12.9% 235
2023 +13.2% 266
2024 +16.2% 309

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 33 business establishments in ZIP 80809, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,961,000.

33

Businesses

127

Employees

$6.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 24.2%
Retail trade 4 12.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 12.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 80809 vs 80829 →

ZIP 80809 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80809 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 80809 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 80809 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
80829 Manitou Springs, CO 5,476 4.3 mi
80819 Green Mountain Falls, CO 921 6.5 mi
80904 Colorado Springs, CO 19,867 6.7 mi
80919 Colorado Springs, CO 27,398 8.7 mi
80813 Cripple Creek, CO 2,055 8.9 mi
80921 Colorado Springs, CO 18,999 10.6 mi
80906 Colorado Springs, CO 37,719 9.8 mi
80840 Usaf Academy, CO 6,682 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

80918 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 45,467
80920 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 38,569
80906 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 37,719
80909 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 35,739
80916 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 34,640
80911 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 30,596

Related Areas

El Paso County Cascade, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80809 in? ▼
ZIP code 80809 (Cascade) 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 80809? ▼
ZIP code 80809 in Cascade, CO has a population of 1,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80809? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80809 is $93,750, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80809? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80809 is $480,600, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80809? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80809 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80809? ▼
ZIP code 80809 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80809? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80809 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80809? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80809 increased by 16.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 80809? ▼
In ZIP code 80809, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80809? ▼
In ZIP code 80809, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80809? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80809 is 5.5% 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.