ZIP Code 80902

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Colorado Springs · El Paso County · Colorado

Population
12,289

331/sq mi

Median income
$67,374

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.0%

Median age 23.5

Land area
37.1 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 80902 in Colorado Springs, Colorado has a population of 12,289. The median household income is $67,374, which is 12% below the national average. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80902 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.1 square miles in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The area is home to 12,289 residents, producing a population density of 331 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80902 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80902 sits at $67,374 (24% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $24,409. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $2,185 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80902 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.5, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 80902 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80902, Colorado Springs, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,289

Population

37.1

Area (sq mi)

331

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80902?

23.5

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.4%
African American 10.9%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,374

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$24,409

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

14.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,859

Total Housing Units

3,494

Occupied Units

365

Vacant Units

3.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$2,185

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 80902, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,270,000.

12

Businesses

129

Employees

$7.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 4 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 80902 vs 80913 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
80913 Colorado Springs, CO 2,988 2.3 mi
80906 Colorado Springs, CO 37,719 6.7 mi
80926 Colorado Springs, CO 1,403 6.5 mi
80903 Colorado Springs, CO 15,057 10.2 mi
80911 Colorado Springs, CO 30,596 6.7 mi
80910 Colorado Springs, CO 28,794 9.1 mi
80905 Colorado Springs, CO 16,254 9.4 mi
80817 Fountain, CO 27,311 7.6 mi
80916 Colorado Springs, CO 34,640 9.9 mi
80914 Colorado Springs, CO 386 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80902 in?
ZIP code 80902 (Colorado Springs) is located in El Paso County, Colorado. El Paso County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/el-paso-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80902?
ZIP code 80902 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 12,289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80902?
The median household income in ZIP 80902 is $67,374, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80902?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80902 is White at 67.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80902?
ZIP code 80902 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80902?
In ZIP code 80902, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 80902?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80902 is 14.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80902?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80902 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Colorado Springs, CO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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