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Monument, CO
Town in El Paso County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80132.
Population
11,735
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,683
ZIP codes
1
Monument and its ZIP codes
Monument at a glance
- Monument is about 30 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 62nd among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $128,816, 35% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $636,700 (18% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,929 a month.
Local data for Monument, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monument, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,816
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$636,700
Median rent
$1,929/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
57.7%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,083), Irish Americans (1,728), Italian Americans (672).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Monument.
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
$9.2B
FY 2026, $12,607 per person
PPP loans
$38.6M
707 loans, 3,982 jobs reported
How people get to work
Monument, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home25.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monument, 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
84° / 14°F
18.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monument, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Monument
1 in or overlapping Monument. Population shown
Cities near Monument
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodmoorCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 6.1 |
| GleneagleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Palmer LakeTown | 4.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Air Force AcademyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 10 |
| Black ForestCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 100.6 |
| LarkspurTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Cascade-Chipita ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 13.3 |
| Woodland ParkCity | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| Colorado SpringsCity | 14 mi | 202.1 |
| Green Mountain FallsTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Perry ParkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.6 |
| Manitou SpringsCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| Cimarron HillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| WestcreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| PeytonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monument, CO in?
- Monument is in El Paso County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Monument, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monument include 80132.
- What is the population of Monument, CO?
- About 11,735 people live in Monument, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monument?
- Nearby places include Woodmoor (2 mi), Gleneagle (2.3 mi), Palmer Lake (4.8 mi), Air Force Academy (6 mi), Black Forest (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023