PlainZIP

Fountain, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80817

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

27,311
167/sq mi
$86,543
Median income
$400,100
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
167
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80817 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80817 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fountain, El Paso County, Colorado, with 27,311 residents across 163.4 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80817 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,543 (2% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $35,699. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. Housing costs here run $400,100 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,717 a month; 74.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 80817 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 80817

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fountain, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80817.

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 80817, Fountain, 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

27,311

Population

163.4

Area (sq mi)

167

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 80817?

30.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.3%
African American 8.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%

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?

$86,543

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$35,699

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80817 ranks nationally

Fountain, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,543 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,782

Total Housing Units

11,228

Occupied Units

554

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$400,100

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,717

Median Rent

2000

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80817 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 205
2021 +16.4% 239
2022 +19.1% 284
2023 -6.7% 265
2024 +7.8% 286

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 366 business establishments in ZIP 80817, employing approximately 5,798 people with a combined annual payroll of $224,272,000.

366

Businesses

5,798

Employees

$224.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 60 16.4%
Retail trade 57 15.6%
Construction 43 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 40 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 31 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 18 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.9%
Finance and insurance 17 4.6%
Wholesale trade 8 2.2%
Information 7 1.9%
Manufacturing 6 1.6%
Educational services 6 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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 80817 vs 80925 →

ZIP 80817 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 80817 ranks #2 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 80817 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 80817 ranks #3 of 4 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
80925 Colorado Springs, CO 5,906 8.3 mi
80913 Colorado Springs, CO 2,988 6.9 mi
80911 Colorado Springs, CO 30,596 8.6 mi
80902 Colorado Springs, CO 12,289 7.6 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 Fountain, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80817 in? ▼
ZIP code 80817 (Fountain) 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 80817? ▼
ZIP code 80817 in Fountain, CO has a population of 27,311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80817? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80817 is $86,543, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80817? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80817 is $400,100, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80817? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80817 is White at 66.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80817? ▼
ZIP code 80817 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 5,798 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80817? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80817 are: Accommodation and food services (60), Retail trade (57), Construction (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80817? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80817 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 80817? ▼
In ZIP code 80817, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 80817? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80817 is 27.3 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 80817? ▼
In ZIP code 80817, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80817? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80817 is 10.4% 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.