City

Monument, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  El Paso County  ·  Colorado

👥29,379Population
💰$155,176Median HH Income▲ 103% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$700,900Median Home Value▲ 151% above avg
🎓67.5%College Grads▲ 74% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 0.6%Asian: 2.7%Other: 5.1%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic7.5%
Black0.6%
Asian2.7%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads67.5% ▲ 74% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,402 (12.8%)
Some College1,180 (6.3%)
Associates2,475 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,822 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree10,846 (57.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 12.8%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 57.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad12.8%
Some College6.3%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate57.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$155,176 ▲ 103% above avg
Median Home Value$700,900 ▲ 151% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,134/mo
Total Housing Units10,413
Vacant Units310

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
60%
About Monument, CO

Monument is a city in Colorado, located in El Paso County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,379 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Monument is a affluent community. The median household income of $155,176 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Monument is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $700,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,134 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monument is highly educated. 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.51%).

Monument, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Monument
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80132 29,379 $155,176 $700,900 $2,134 5.2% 67.5% 87.8%