Usaf Academy, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80840
El Paso County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,682
- 89/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,474
- Median income Near-median income area
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Usaf Academy pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 89
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80840 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80840 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Usaf Academy, El Paso County, Colorado, home to 6,682 residents across 74.8 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80840 reports a modest median household income of $69,474 (22% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,629. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 80840 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 80840
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Usaf Academy, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80840.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80840, Usaf Academy, 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
6,682
Population
74.8
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80840?
21.0
Median Age
66.4%
Male
33.6%
Female
2.6%
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?
$69,474
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$19,629
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80840 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Usaf Academy, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,474 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Colorado 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
722housing units
722
Total Housing Units
706
Occupied Units
16
Vacant Units
3.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,264
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 80840, employing approximately 251 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,513,000.
34
Businesses
251
Employees
$17.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 35.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.8% |
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 80840 vs 80921 →
ZIP 80840 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80918
Colorado Springs (80918)
45,467 residents
- 80920
Colorado Springs (80920)
38,569 residents
- 80919
Colorado Springs (80919)
27,398 residents
- 80907
Colorado Springs (80907)
26,758 residents
- 80923
Colorado Springs (80923)
26,105 residents
- 80904
Colorado Springs (80904)
19,867 residents
- 80132
Monument (80132)
19,637 residents
- 80921
Colorado Springs (80921)
18,999 residents
- 80840 6,682
Usaf Academy (80840)
6,682 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80840 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80840 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80132
Monument (80132)
$161,670 median income
- 80921
Colorado Springs (80921)
$141,659 median income
- 80924
Colorado Springs (80924)
$139,447 median income
- 80133
Palmer Lake (80133)
$120,625 median income
- 80919
Colorado Springs (80919)
$119,518 median income
- 80920
Colorado Springs (80920)
$113,036 median income
- 80923
Colorado Springs (80923)
$101,565 median income
- 80918
Colorado Springs (80918)
$87,685 median income
- 80907
Colorado Springs (80907)
$74,402 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80840 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80921 | Colorado Springs, CO | 18,999 | 2.9 mi |
| 80919 | Colorado Springs, CO | 27,398 | 4.7 mi |
| 80132 | Monument, CO | 19,637 | 7.2 mi |
| 80920 | Colorado Springs, CO | 38,569 | 5.3 mi |
| 80907 | Colorado Springs, CO | 26,758 | 8.2 mi |
| 80904 | Colorado Springs, CO | 19,867 | 9.3 mi |
| 80918 | Colorado Springs, CO | 45,467 | 7.1 mi |
| 80924 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4,534 | 7.5 mi |
| 80923 | Colorado Springs, CO | 26,105 | 9.0 mi |
| 80133 | Palmer Lake, CO | 2,042 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80840, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,682 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80840 in?
ZIP code 80840 (Usaf Academy) 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 80840?
ZIP code 80840 in Usaf Academy, CO has a population of 6,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80840?
The median household income in ZIP 80840 is $69,474, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80840?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80840 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80840?
ZIP code 80840 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80840?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80840 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Other services (except public administration) (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80840?
In ZIP code 80840, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80840?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80840 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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