ZIP Code 80831: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO
Total population: 33,912 Household income: $132,467 Rent: $2,411

Overview

Total population
33,912
Rent
$2,411
Year built
2006
Household income
$132,467
Per capita income
$50,281
Poverty rate
5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
34.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Colorado
County
El Paso County
Total population
33,912
Adults over 25
22,261
Total households
11,332
Household size
3.0 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$132,467
Per capita income
$50,281
Poverty rate
5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
34.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,411
Year built
2006
Households that rent
7.8%
Households that own
92.2%
Rooms per home (all homes)
7.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
75.9%
Black
5.3%
Asian
1.5%
Two or more races
13.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
11.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
88.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
13,473 (81.6%)
Commute time to work
32 mins
Work from home
3,031 (18.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
26.1%
High school graduate or GED
18%
Some college or associate degree
17.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 80831 with: El Paso County, CO Colorado Springs metro area, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 80831

Total population33,912
Rent$2,411
Year built2006
Household income$132,467
Per capita income$50,281
Poverty rate5%
Unemployment rateN/A

El Paso County, CO

Total population742,999
Rent$1,696
Year built1989
Household income$90,363
Per capita income$46,133
Poverty rate8.5%
Unemployment rate4.5%

Colorado Springs Metro Area, CO

Total population767,824
Rent$1,699
Year built1989
Household income$90,144
Per capita income$46,283
Poverty rate8.5%
Unemployment rate4.3%

Colorado State

Total population5,862,189
Rent$1,761
Year built1988
Household income$95,470
Per capita income$52,636
Poverty rate9.4%
Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP80831 CountyEl Paso, COMetro AreaColorado Springs metro area, COStateColoradoCountryUnited States
Total population33,912742,999767,8245,862,189334,922,499
Rent$2,411$1,696$1,699$1,761$1,413
Year built20061989198919881980
Household income$132,467$90,363$90,144$95,470$80,734
Per capita income$50,281$46,133$46,283$52,636$44,673
Poverty rate5%8.5%8.5%9.4%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.5%4.3%4.3%4%

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Summary for 80831

Rent & Income

In 80831, the typical monthly rent is $2,411 and the typical household income is $132,467. Rent here is higher than Colorado, and household income is higher than Colorado. The estimated poverty rate is 5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 7.8% of households. Around 34.2% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 38.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 80831 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 80831 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 80831 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,411 75 / 79 from lower rent $1,080 – $2,798
Household income $132,467 15 / 79 from higher income $48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate 5% 22 / 79 from lower poverty 2.7% – 32.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Colorado with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 80831

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 75th out of 79 ZIP Codes in Colorado. Across Colorado, figures vary from $1,080 in ZIP 81005 up to $2,798 in ZIP 80516.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 80831 stands 15th out of 79 ZIP Codes. Throughout Colorado, numbers span from $48,417 in ZIP 81001 up to $181,049 in ZIP 80108.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 22nd out of 79 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.7% in ZIP 80126 up to 32.6% in ZIP 80521.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 80831 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,411 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 80831

Annual Household Income: $132,467

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 80831

Estimated Rate: 5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 80831

In ZIP Code 80831, households that rent: 882 (7.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 882 7.8%
Owner-Occupied 10,450 92.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 80831

In ZIP Code 80831, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 302 (34.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 302 34.2%
Other renter households 580 65.8%
Total renter households 882 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 80831

Less than High School: 5,815 people (26.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,997 people (18%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,929 people (17.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,520 people (38.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,261

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.