Zip Code 80817
Fountain, Colorado — El Paso County
📍 ZIP code 80817 is in Fountain, El Paso County, Colorado.
ZIP code 80817 is located in Fountain, El Paso County, Colorado. It is a zip code in the Mountain (MST/MDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 31,101. The area code for ZIP code 80817 is 970.
Quick Answer
Zip code 80817 is in Fountain, Colorado (El Paso County). It has a population of 31,101, median household income of $85,121, and median home value of $377,300.
Population
31,101
Income
$85,121
Home Value
$377,300
Climate
87°F / 19°F
About Zip Code 80817
Zip code 80817 is located in Fountain, Colorado, within El Paso County. Home to approximately 31,101 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 5425 ft and falls within the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone. The local area code is 970.
The median household income is $85,121 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $377,300, and the cost of living index is 116 (16% above the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 87°F while winters drop to 19°F. The area receives about 16 in of rain and 33 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 63.1 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
31,101
$85,121
$377,300
Mountain (MST/MDT)
970
5425 ft
63.1 sq mi
31.4
11,649
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 80817 | 80913 | 80911 | 80925 | 80916 | 80926 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Fountain, CO | Fort Carson, CO | Colorado Springs, CO | Colorado Springs, CO | Colorado Springs, CO | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Population | 31,101 | 6,873 | 34,296 | 17,016 | 40,579 | 1,706 |
| Median Income | $85,121 | $0 | $78,105 | $107,955 | $63,399 | $138,950 |
| Home Value | $377,300 | $0 | $348,900 | $441,100 | $289,500 | $579,100 |
| Cost of Living | 116 | 100 | 107 | 136 | 87 | 181 |
| Median Age | 31.4 | 21.9 | 35.5 | 30.3 | 29.1 | 50.2 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Fountain's cost of living is 16% above the national average.
vs. State Avg
Above
Affordability
Moderate
Income-to-Home
4.4x
Demographics
Zip code 80817 has a population of 31,101 people with a median age of 31.4. There are 11,649 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Fountain (80817) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -21.4%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
87°F
19°F
16 in
33 in
Fountain experiences warm summers with average highs around 87°F. Winters are cold with lows averaging 19°F. With 33 in of annual snowfall, residents should be prepared for significant winter weather.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$377,300
Median Household Income
$85,121
With 11,649 housing units across 63.1 square miles, 80817 has a housing density of 185 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
38.6383°
Longitude
-104.6865°
Land Area
63.1 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
Zip codes closest to 80817 (Fountain, CO) with distances:
ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 80817's $85,121. A way to compare Fountain to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 80817 (Fountain, CO). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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People Also Ask
What zip code is Fountain, Colorado?
Fountain, Colorado uses zip code 80817.
What county is zip code 80817 in?
Zip code 80817 is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
What is the population of zip code 80817?
The population of zip code 80817 is 31,101 with a median age of 31.4.
Is 80817 in Fountain, Colorado?
Yes, zip code 80817 is in Fountain, El Paso County, Colorado. The area code is 970.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 80817 in?
Zip code 80817 is in Fountain, Colorado. It is part of El Paso County and uses the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
What is zip code 80817?
Zip code 80817 is a U.S. postal code in Fountain, Colorado (El Paso County). It has a population of 31,101 and covers 63.1 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 80817?
The population of zip code 80817 (Fountain, CO) is 31,101 with a median age of 31.4. There are approximately 11,649 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 80817?
The median household income in zip code 80817 (Fountain, CO) is $85,121 per year. The cost of living index is 116 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 80817?
The median home value in zip code 80817 (Fountain, CO) is $377,300. The cost of living index is 116 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 80817 in?
Zip code 80817 is located in El Paso County, Colorado. The primary city is Fountain.
What is the area code for zip code 80817?
Zip code 80817 in Fountain, CO uses area code 970. It is located in the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
Is zip code 80817 a good place to live?
Zip code 80817 (Fountain, CO) has a cost of living index of 116 (100 = national average), a median household income of $85,121, and median home values of $377,300. The median age is 31.4. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 80817?
The cost of living index for zip code 80817 (Fountain, CO) is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This area is above the national average. Median home value: $377,300.
What schools serve zip code 80817?
Zip code 80817 in Fountain, Colorado is served by the local school district of El Paso County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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