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Peyton, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80831

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

21,993
45/sq mi
$132,467
Median income
$548,800
Median home value
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peyton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80831 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80831 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peyton, El Paso County, Colorado, with 21,993 residents across 492.0 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80831 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,467 (49% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $50,281. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. Housing costs here run $548,800 for a typical home value (13% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,411 a month; 92.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 80831 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in El Paso County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 80831

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peyton, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80831.

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 80831, Peyton, 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

21,993

Population

492.0

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80831?

38.3

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$132,467

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$50,281

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80831 ranks nationally

Peyton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$132,467 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,817

Total Housing Units

11,332

Occupied Units

485

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$548,800

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$2,411

Median Rent

2006

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

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80831 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 191
2021 +16.7% 223
2022 +16.8% 261
2023 -2.1% 255
2024 +5.4% 269

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 555 business establishments in ZIP 80831, employing approximately 3,675 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,041,000.

555

Businesses

3,675

Employees

$153.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 128 23.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 61 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 6.8%
Retail trade 36 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 36 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 35 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 29 5.2%
Finance and insurance 18 3.2%
Wholesale trade 13 2.3%
Manufacturing 11 2.0%
Educational services 10 1.8%
Information 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
80951 Colorado Springs, CO 4,202 11.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80831 in? ▼
ZIP code 80831 (Peyton) 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 80831? ▼
ZIP code 80831 in Peyton, CO has a population of 21,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80831? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80831 is $132,467, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80831? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80831 is $548,800, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80831? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80831 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80831? ▼
ZIP code 80831 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 3,675 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80831? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80831 are: Construction (128), Real estate and rental and leasing (65), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80831? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80831 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 80831? ▼
In ZIP code 80831, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 80831? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80831 is 32.1 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 80831? ▼
In ZIP code 80831, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80831? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80831 is 5.0% 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.