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Security-Widefield, CO

Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80911.

Population

37,345

Land area

12.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,906

ZIP codes

1

Security-Widefield and its ZIP codes

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Security-Widefield at a glance

  • Security-Widefield is about 51 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • It is the 25th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
  • Households here earn a median of $91,142 a year, 5% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,500 (28% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,793 a month.

Local data for Security-Widefield, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Security-Widefield, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$91,142

Poverty rate

7.3%

Median home value

$387,500

Median rent

$1,793/mo

Homeownership

87.2%

Bachelor's or higher

27.9%

Median age

35.9

Average commute

23.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,633), Mexican Americans (4,820), Irish Americans (2,873).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Security-Widefield.

Details

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

$13.3M

287 loans, 2,108 jobs reported

El Paso County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Security-Widefield, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.1%
  • Carpooled11.9%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home12.6%

Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Security-Widefield, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

87° / 19°F

15.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Security-Widefield, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.3%

U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts

Diabetes

9.8%

U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts

Smoking

12.7%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

11.0%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Security-Widefield

1 in or overlapping Security-Widefield. Population shown

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Cities near Security-Widefield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FountainCity3.1 mi22.3
StratmoorCensus-designated place3.4 mi2.6
Fort CarsonCensus-designated place4.3 mi28
Rock Creek ParkCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.3
Cimarron HillsCensus-designated place7.8 mi5.9
Colorado SpringsCity10 mi202.1
Manitou SpringsCity13 mi3.1
EllicottCensus-designated place18 mi10.9
Air Force AcademyCensus-designated place18 mi10
Black ForestCensus-designated place20 mi100.6
Green Mountain FallsTown21 mi1.2
GleneagleCensus-designated place21 mi2.3
Cascade-Chipita ParkCensus-designated place22 mi13.3
GoldfieldCensus-designated place22 mi0.1
PeytonCensus-designated place23 mi2.3
VictorCity23 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Security-Widefield, CO in?
Security-Widefield is in El Paso County, Colorado.
What ZIP codes are in Security-Widefield, CO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Security-Widefield include 80911.
What is the population of Security-Widefield, CO?
About 37,345 people live in Security-Widefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Security-Widefield?
Nearby places include Fountain (3.1 mi), Stratmoor (3.4 mi), Fort Carson (4.3 mi), Rock Creek Park (7.4 mi), Cimarron Hills (7.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023