Homes For Sale in Zip Code 80911

Between Two Bases: 80911 Zip Code Homes for Sale

Zip Code 80911 covers Security-Widefield, the unincorporated area on the south end of the Colorado Springs metro that sits squarely between Fort Carson to the west and Peterson Space Force Base to the east. That position makes it one of the more searched corridors in El Paso County for buyers who need a realistic commute to one base or both. Most of the homes here are single-family ranches and two-stories built through the 1980s and early 1990s, with a newer pocket of construction pushing into the southeast corner around Sunrise Ridge. The clickable zip code map on this page makes it easy to compare 80911 with the ZIPs around it without starting a new search.

Fontaine Boulevard cuts east-west through the middle of the ZIP and acts as the informal dividing line between Security to the north and Widefield to the south. Buyers shopping in this zip code often compare it with neighboring zip code 80910 to the north and 80925 to the southeast. Zip Code 80910 tends to have slightly older homes and sits closer to the airport, while 80925 is built around newer Lorson Ranch-style communities with metro district costs that change the monthly payment. Zip Code 80911 sits between those two in age, price, and feel, with more variety in lot and street character than either neighbor shows.

A South-Side Search Anchored to Two Commutes

The dual-base access is what keeps buyers returning to this part of the map. Fort Carson's main gate is a short drive west on Fontaine, and Peterson Space Force Base is about 10 to 15 minutes east. That positions 80911 as one of the few zip codes in the Colorado Springs metro where a single address works practically for families assigned to either installation, or splitting a commute entirely. The Colorado Springs Airport is also close, which matters both for travel and for buyers working in airport-adjacent industries.

Beyond the military connection, 80911 attracts buyers who want a south Colorado Springs address without the price premium of the west side or the north end. Homes here are priced noticeably lower than comparable square footage in zip codes like 80920 or 80921, and the older construction is often on larger lots than those in newer subdivisions. I find that buyers who tour this area for the first time are often surprised by how much space they can get for the price. The lots here tend to be wider, there are detached garages on many streets, and the mature trees give the area a more settled feel than the newer master-planned communities to the east. For buyers moving to Colorado, the south-side commute advantage and the relative affordability often show up early in the conversation.

How 80911 differs from nearby zip codes 80910 and 80925

Each of these three south-side zip codes looks similar on a map but reads differently once you start touring homes. Zip code 80910 sits north of 80911, closer to the airport and the base corridor along South Academy. The homes there run slightly older and the price floor tends to be a bit lower, with more of the listings requiring updating. Zip code 80925 is the growth-edge ZIP to the southeast, centered on communities like Lorson Ranch and The Glen at Widefield, where newer construction comes with metro district fees that add to the monthly cost beyond what the list price shows. Zip Code 80911 sits in the middle ground, more varied in street character than 80910 and without the metro district overhead common in 80925. It is worth checking all three before settling on an area, since one block can feel different from another even within the same zip code.

Home ages and what to check on older stock in 80911

Most of the homes in 80911 were built between the mid-1970s and the mid-1990s, with the largest concentration around 1983. That puts a lot of the resale inventory at 30 to 40 years old, which is worth factoring into a showing strategy. Roof age is one of the first things I look at in this part of town, since Colorado's hail season hits the south side hard, and homes from this era can be on their original or second roof. Our post on Colorado roof hail damage covers what to watch for on inspections. Foundation grading, HVAC equipment age, and electrical panels from that build era are also worth reviewing with an inspector. The most common issues found during home inspections are more common here than on newer stock.

Neighborhoods and pockets buyers usually compare inside 80911

The ZIP does not have a single dominant master-planned community, as 80927 does. Instead, the search here is more street-by-street. A few areas worth knowing:

• Security: the northwest section north of Fontaine, with older ranch-style homes on established streets. The Security neighborhood page covers this area in more detail.
• Widefield: the area south of Fontaine along and around Widefield Drive, close to Widefield Community Park and several district schools.
• Sunrise Ridge: the newer-construction pocket in the southeast corner, with more recently built homes among the older resale inventory.
• Pheasant Run Ranch: a mid-size neighborhood with single-family homes that show up frequently in the listings at or below the area median.

Buyers focused on Widefield homes for sale often start with the blocks closest to the district schools and parks before expanding the search outward.

Schools in 80911 and why boundaries are worth checking by address

Almost all of 80911 is served by Widefield School District 3. The district runs multiple elementary schools inside the ZIP, including Talbott STEAM Innovation School and several traditional elementary schools. High school options include Mesa Ridge High School and Widefield High School, both within the district. James Madison Charter Academy is also located inside the ZIP and operates as a charter option within Widefield D3. A small portion of 80911 may fall under Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8, depending on the specific address. Check current district boundary maps before making school plans around any particular campus. Elementary assignments can vary from one street to the next inside the same zip code.

Parks, recreation, and day-to-day access in 80911

Widefield Community Park sits near the center of the ZIP with sports fields, disc golf, and walking trails. Fountain Creek Regional Park is a short drive south near Fountain, with birdwatching ponds and nature trails along the creek corridor. Shopping and daily errands concentrate along Fontaine Boulevard and Main Street. The drive to downtown Colorado Springs via South Academy or I-25 takes 15 to 20 minutes depending on direction and time of day.

Get the Commute and School Picture Right First

When buyers ask about 80911, the questions that matter most are which base the commute runs to, which elementary school covers a specific address, and what the roof and mechanical systems look like on a 40-year-old home. Those are exactly the kinds of details that do not show up in a listing photo. We work with many military buyers through this corridor. Our post on PCSing to Colorado Springs and our military PCS neighborhood guide both have south-side context that helps narrow the search before showings. Call us at 719-357-7366 to talk through where 80911 fits your commute and your price range, or start with the listings above to get a feel for what is available right now.