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.

Split Area Code

This area code was created by splitting an existing area code into separate geographic regions. When a split occurs, some customers in the original area code region are assigned the new area code.

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.: 93 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income: $87,470
above U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
Poverty Rate: 11.3%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
Unemployment Rate: 5.2%
above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
Education Attainment: Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)
High School or Lower
26.7%

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 93. The median household income is $87,470, which is higher than the national median of $75,144. Approximately 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is near the national average. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%, which is near the national rate of 11.5%.

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%