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Peyton, CO
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado.
Population
139
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
61
ZIP codes
0
Peyton and its ZIP codes
Local data for Peyton, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Peyton.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Peyton, 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
81° / 9°F
21.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peyton, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.9%
U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Peyton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalhanTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Black ForestCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 100.6 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| EllicottCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.9 |
| Cimarron HillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| GleneagleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| RamahTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| MonumentTown | 19 mi | 7 |
| WoodmoorCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.1 |
| Colorado SpringsCity | 20 mi | 202.1 |
| Air Force AcademyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10 |
| KiowaTown | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Security-WidefieldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 12.9 |
| SimlaTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Palmer LakeTown | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| ElizabethTown | 23 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peyton, CO in?
- Peyton is in El Paso County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Peyton, CO?
- About 139 people live in Peyton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peyton?
- Nearby places include Calhan (10 mi), Black Forest (10 mi), Elbert (13 mi), Ellicott (16 mi), Cimarron Hills (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023