Living in 80925: the southeast Colorado Springs area, explained

The 80925 zip code is the southeast corner of Colorado Springs, and it covers a lot more ground than one neighborhood. Addresses in the zip fall across Colorado Springs proper, Fountain, and Security-Widefield, all inside El Paso County. Published zip-code profiles put roughly 40 percent of the addresses in Colorado Springs proper, about 9 percent in Fountain, and about 6 percent in Security-Widefield.

What communities are in 80925?

The best-known community here is Lorson Ranch, a master-planned development of roughly 1,400 acres off Fontaine Boulevard and Marksheffel Road, planned for thousands of homes at buildout. Homes have been going up since the late 2000s, and the community runs on a Metropolitan District rather than a traditional HOA. It has its own K-8 campus, Grand Mountain School, which opened in 2019. Just east of Powers Boulevard, The Glen at Widefield is another master-planned area with newer, larger-lot homes in the same zip.

Who is the 80925 area a good fit for?

Above all, military and relocating families. The zip sits roughly between Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, and Schriever Space Force Base, which makes it a frequent first stop for anyone comparing base commutes on the south side of the Springs. It also suits buyers who want newer construction and more land for the money: published zip-code profiles note that median home prices here generally run below the Colorado Springs metro average, a big part of the draw.

School boundaries are worth checking by address. Much of the zip is served by Widefield School District 3, with Grand Mountain School and Mesa Ridge High School common assignments, but parts of the area fall under Fountain-Fort Carson District 8. In a fast-growing district, boundaries have shifted before, so confirm the exact assignment before you commit.

How far is it from the bases and daily life?

From the home at 10988 Tarbell Dr, Fort Carson is about 5 miles, Peterson Space Force Base about 4 miles, and Schriever Space Force Base about 6 miles, with drive times of roughly 10 minutes or less at typical traffic. The Powers corridor handles the shopping and dining errands, and Colorado Springs Airport is on the near side of the city. I-25, Powers Boulevard, and Mesa Ridge Parkway all give the area direct routes around the city.

Where do people go outdoors?

Widefield Community Park has playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas a few minutes away. Closer still, the open space and walking trails are woven through Lorson Ranch itself, and many lots here, including 10988 Tarbell Dr, back directly to that open land with Front Range and Pikes Peak views.

If you are comparing 80925 against other parts of the Front Range, the trade-offs are straightforward: newer homes, easier base commutes, and more space, in exchange for being further from downtown Colorado Springs. Walk the streets on a Saturday and you will see exactly who this area serves best.