ZIP Code 80831
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Peyton · El Paso County · Colorado
- Population
- 21,993
- Median income
- $132,467
- Median home value
- $548,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.3%
- Land area
- 492.0 sq mi
45/sq mi
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 97% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
Denver
ZIP code 80831 in Peyton, Colorado has a population of 21,993. The median household income is $132,467, which is 74% above the national average. Median home value is $548,800, 97% above the US average. 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80831 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 492.0 square miles in Peyton, El Paso County, Colorado. The area is home to 21,993 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 80831 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80831 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $548,800 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $2,411 per month, and 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80831 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 80831 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 80831
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80831.
- Construction
Construction
128 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
38 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 80831, Peyton, 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
21,993
Population
492.0
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80831?
38.3
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
5.2%
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?
$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
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?
11,817
Total Housing Units
11,332
Occupied Units
485
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80831 vs 80951 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80951 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4,202 | 11.0 mi |
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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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