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Manitou Springs, CO
City in El Paso County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80829.
Population
4,735
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,504
ZIP codes
1
Manitou Springs and its ZIP codes
Manitou Springs at a glance
- Manitou Springs is about 27 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,000 a year, 11% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $561,200 (4% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,283 a month.
Local data for Manitou Springs, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manitou Springs, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,000
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$561,200
Median rent
$1,283/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
57.2%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,131), Irish Americans (629), Scottish Americans (277).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Manitou Springs.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,897
307,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.21B
FY 2026, $12,607 per person
How people get to work
Manitou Springs, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.4%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home28.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manitou Springs, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
3,281
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,208
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
74° / 13°F
23.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manitou Springs, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.4%
U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Manitou Springs
1 in or overlapping Manitou Springs. Population shown
Cities near Manitou Springs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado SpringsCity | 5.9 mi | 202.1 |
| Green Mountain FallsTown | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Cascade-Chipita ParkCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 13.3 |
| StratmoorCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Air Force AcademyCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 10 |
| Cimarron HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| Rock Creek ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort CarsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 28 |
| Woodland ParkCity | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Security-WidefieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.9 |
| GleneagleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| DivideCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| GoldfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| MonumentTown | 16 mi | 7 |
| VictorCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manitou Springs, CO in?
- Manitou Springs is in El Paso County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Manitou Springs, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manitou Springs include 80829.
- What is the population of Manitou Springs, CO?
- About 4,735 people live in Manitou Springs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manitou Springs?
- Nearby places include Colorado Springs (5.9 mi), Green Mountain Falls (8.1 mi), Cascade-Chipita Park (8.9 mi), Stratmoor (9.7 mi), Air Force Academy (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023