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Manitou Springs, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80829

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

5,476
98/sq mi
$91,275
Median income
$572,100
Median home value
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manitou Springs pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
98
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80829 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80829 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, home to 5,476 residents across 55.8 square miles, a density of 98 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80829 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,275 (3% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $57,645. Poverty here runs at 10.2%, with unemployment measured at 10.7%. Housing costs here run $572,100 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,283 a month; 65.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing El Paso County, letting you compare 80829 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 80829

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manitou Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80829.

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 80829, Manitou Springs, 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

5,476

Population

55.8

Area (sq mi)

98

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80829?

47.3

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$91,275

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$57,645

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80829 ranks nationally

Manitou Springs, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,275 Top 26% higher than 74% 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

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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 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,921

Total Housing Units

2,670

Occupied Units

251

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$572,100

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,283

Median Rent

1959

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80829 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 206
2021 +12.2% 231
2022 +12.8% 261
2023 +7.2% 280
2024 +3.5% 289

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 212 business establishments in ZIP 80829, employing approximately 1,535 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,139,000.

212

Businesses

1,535

Employees

$68.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 52 24.5%
Accommodation and food services 42 19.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 13.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 6.6%
Finance and insurance 11 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.8%
Educational services 7 3.3%
Construction 6 2.8%
Manufacturing 4 1.9%
Wholesale trade 4 1.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 80829 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 80829 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 80829 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 80829 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
80904 Colorado Springs, CO 19,867 4.1 mi
80809 Cascade, CO 1,519 4.3 mi
80905 Colorado Springs, CO 16,254 5.4 mi
80903 Colorado Springs, CO 15,057 6.5 mi
80906 Colorado Springs, CO 37,719 5.5 mi
80907 Colorado Springs, CO 26,758 6.8 mi
80919 Colorado Springs, CO 27,398 8.1 mi
80819 Green Mountain Falls, CO 921 10.1 mi
80902 Colorado Springs, CO 12,289 12.2 mi

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Pop: 38,569
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Pop: 37,719
80909 standard
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Pop: 35,739
80916 standard
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Pop: 34,640
80911 standard
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Pop: 30,596

Related Areas

El Paso County Manitou Springs, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80829 in? ▼
ZIP code 80829 (Manitou Springs) 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 80829? ▼
ZIP code 80829 in Manitou Springs, CO has a population of 5,476 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80829? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80829 is $91,275, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80829? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80829 is $572,100, which is 106% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80829? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80829 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80829? ▼
ZIP code 80829 has 212 business establishments employing approximately 1,535 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80829? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80829 are: Retail trade (52), Accommodation and food services (42), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80829? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80829 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 80829? ▼
In ZIP code 80829, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.3% 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 80829? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80829 is 26.3 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 80829? ▼
In ZIP code 80829, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80829? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80829 is 10.2% 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.