ZIP Code 80817 Demographics & Data

Insights on Fountain, CO (ZIP Code 80817)

Colorado

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 80817

ZIP Code 80817 is associated with the U.S. city Fountain in Colorado (El Paso County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 30,635. An estimated 8.6% of residents in the 80817 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 30.7 years. An estimated 19.6% in this Colorado region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,623. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $64,020, and approximately 5% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 80817

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 80817 is 30,635.

Fountain, CO

The 80817 ZIP Code is associated with Fountain, CO in El Paso County.

Area Codes associated with 80817

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 80817 include 719.

Sunrise / Sunset in 80817

Sunrise: 7:01 am
Sunset: 4:37 pm
Sunrise in 80817 7:01 am
Sunrise in 80817 4:37 pm

Weather forecast for 80817

This Afternoon's forecast for 80817: Sunny, with a high near 55. South wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 80817

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 80817 Moderate

Internet in 80817

Approximately 95.7% of households in ZIP Code 80817 have a computer, while about 92.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 80817

In ZIP Code 80817, the gender split is approximately 49.7% male and an estimated 50.3% female.

Health Insurance in 80817

Approximately 11.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 80817 (Fountain, CO) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 80817

The median household income in ZIP Code 80817 is $64,020, while the region's mean household income is $74,590. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,623. The per capita income in ZIP Code 80817 of $25,623 is approximately 32.97% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,226. An estimated 5.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 44.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.3% of the population in 80817 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.5% of 80817 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 80817

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 25.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.8%
$200,000 or more per year 2.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 80817

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 80817, 93.1% is one race, while 6.9% are two or more races. Approximately 25.2% of 80817 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 80817 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.7%), followed by Black or African American (12.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 80817

Industry Percent
White 80.7%
Black or African American 12.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4.1%
Asian 5.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2.9%
Some other race 2.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 80817

Residents of ZIP Code 80817 are younger than average. The median age of 30.7 years in ZIP Code 80817 is approximately 19.42% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 8.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.3% of the population in 80817 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 80817 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 80817

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 9.4%
5 to 9 years 7.4%
10 to 14 years 8.6%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 6.0%
25 to 34 years 20.3%
35 to 44 years 13.5%
45 to 54 years 12.5%
55 to 59 years 5.3%
60 to 64 years 3.5%
65 to 74 years 3.8%
75 to 84 years 2.0%
85 years and over 0.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 80817

In ZIP Code 80817, 94.2% of the population graduated high school, while 19.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.1% in this El Paso County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 80817

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.1%
Some college, no degree 29.3%
Associate's degree 17.2%
Bachelor's degree 14.3%
Graduate or professional degree 5.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 80817 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 80817

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 80817 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 80817 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 80817 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 80817

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 80817

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 80817

In 80817, 69.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 21.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 80817 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 80817 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 80817

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.1%
Construction 7.2%
Manufacturing 3.7%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 13.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.8%
Information 2.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.0%
Other services, except public administration 7.4%
Public administration 12.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 80817

In ZIP Code 80817, 82.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this El Paso County region.

Language Spoken in 80817

Language Spoken Percent
English only 82.5%
Spanish 10.2%
Other Indo-European languages 2.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.9%
Other languages 1.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 80817

The median home value in ZIP Code 80817 in July 2024 comes in at $404,305. The July 2024 value is approximately 0% higher than the $403,275 median value in February 2024, and 0% higher than the $402,892 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 80817, an estimated 36.8% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 17.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this El Paso County region.

Home Values in 80817

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $404,305
Jun 2024 $404,365
May 2024 $404,584
Apr 2024 $404,505
Mar 2024 $403,799
Feb 2024 $403,275
Jan 2024 $403,115
Dec 2023 $403,683
Nov 2023 $404,472
Oct 2023 $404,872
Sep 2023 $404,346
Aug 2023 $402,892

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 80817

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 7.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 36.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 80817 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 80817, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 80817 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this El Paso County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 80817

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 87
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 85
Debt collection 23
Mortgage 23
Checking or savings account 16
Other 40
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 80817

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 100
Improper use of your report 44
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 18
Trouble during payment process 16
Managing an account 11
Other 85
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 80817 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 80817 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 46.6% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 8.35% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes electricity rates in 80817 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 80817

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 80817 10.36¢/kWh 8.94¢/kWh 6.95¢/kWh
Colorado 15.7¢/kWh 12.88¢/kWh 9.17¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 80817

Month ZIP Code 80817 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.19 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.57 3 6.31
Mar 6.35 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.61 5.13 7.3
May 6.45 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.47 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.33 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.62 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.67 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.12 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.35 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.76 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 80817. This visualizes solar power levels in 80817 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.