Area Code 719

Colorado

Area code 719 serves Colorado, primarily Colorado Springs, in the Mountain Time (MT) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 303.

Published: February 17, 2026Verified against NANPA and FCC records

Split Area Code

This area code exists because its parent region ran low on available numbers: the parent territory was divided geographically, this code took over one part of it, and the parent kept serving the rest. Existing customers generally keep their numbers — only the code changes for the newly drawn region.

This area code was split from area code 303 (Denver).

In service since: 05-Mar-1988

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Demographics & Economics

Total Population: 1,373,906
Population Density: 18 people/sq mi
below U.S. average (U.S.: 95 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income: $90,363
above U.S. median (U.S.: $80,734)
Poverty Rate: 11.1%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 12.5%)
Unemployment Rate: 5.0%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
Education Attainment: Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 35.7%)
High School or Lower
26.6%

Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates. Population figures are approximate — see Sources & Methodology for details on how area code populations are derived.

See how this area code compares to all US area codes in the income ranking and density ranking.

Time Zone

Mountain Time (MT)

NANPA Relief Status

According to the latest NANPA analysis (July 2026), this area code is not currently listed as exhausting within the next 36 months. No relief planning is in progress for this NPA.

Source: NANPA NPA Relief Planning Reports · See all relief planning statuses

Current Time

Mountain Time (MT)

Prefix Utilization

Geographic Coverage

State

Major Cities

Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Security-Widefield
Pueblo West
Fountain
Cimarron Hills
Fort Carson
Black Forest
Monument
Alamosa
Woodmoor
Trinidad
Woodland Park
Lamar
La Junta
Air Force Academy
Stratmoor
Gleneagle
Salida
Manitou Springs
Lincoln Park
Monte Vista
Penrose
Florence

and 128 more cities

Area Code 719 geographic coverage map (light mode)

History

Area code 719 was created from a split of area code 303. It was introduced in 1988 as part of a geographic division to provide additional numbering resources.

Demographics

The estimated population served by area code 719 is approximately 1,373,906. The population density is 18 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 95. The median household income is $90,363, which is higher than the national median of $80,734. Approximately 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.7%. This rate is near the national average. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%, which is lower than the national rate of 12.5%.

County Coverage

Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 719).

County	Population	Share
El Paso, CO	759,261	55.3%
Pueblo, CO	201,974	14.7%
Fremont, CO	61,233	4.5%
Elbert, CO	45,879	3.3%
Teller, CO	27,240	2.0%
Alamosa, CO	26,754	1.9%
Bent, CO	24,917	1.8%
Las Animas, CO	24,225	1.8%
Conejos, CO	22,887	1.7%
Chaffee, CO	20,956	1.5%
Otero, CO	18,855	1.4%
Custer, CO	14,802	1.1%
Rio Grande, CO	14,771	1.1%
Park, CO	13,509	1.0%
Prowers, CO	12,168	0.9%
Lincoln, CO	10,988	0.8%
Saguache, CO	10,162	0.7%
Baca, CO	8,901	0.6%
Huerfano, CO	8,660	0.6%
Crowley, CO	8,348	0.6%
Lake, CO	7,411	0.5%
Costilla, CO	6,530	0.5%
Kit Carson, CO	6,520	0.5%
Yuma, CO	5,234	0.4%
Kiowa, CO	3,771	0.3%
Mineral, CO	2,045	0.1%
Rio Arriba, NM	1,976	0.1%
Cheyenne, CO	1,786	0.1%
Washington, CO	1,357	0.1%
Hinsdale, CO	786	0.1%