ZIP Code 80903
standardSource:
Colorado Springs · El Paso County · Colorado
- Population
- 15,057
- Median income
- $61,768
- Median home value
- $456,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.7%
- Land area
- 12.5 sq mi
1,202/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▲ 64% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.5
Denver
ZIP code 80903 in Colorado Springs, Colorado has a population of 15,057. The median household income is $61,768, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $456,100, 64% above the US average. 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80903 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.5 square miles in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The area is home to 15,057 residents, producing a population density of 1,202 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 80903 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80903 sits at $61,768 (30% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $43,714. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $456,100 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,247 per month, and 39.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80903 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 80903 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 80903
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80903.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
409 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
182 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 155
Accommodation and food services
155 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 135
Other services (except public administration)
135 establishments
- Finance and insurance 132
Finance and insurance
132 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 80903, 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
15,057
Population
12.5
Area (sq mi)
1,202
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80903?
34.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,768
Median Household Income
-30% vs state
$43,714
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
8,351
Total Housing Units
7,603
Occupied Units
748
Vacant Units
1.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,100
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$1,247
Median Rent
1940
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80903 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 239 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 277 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 310 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 321 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 323 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,514 business establishments in ZIP 80903, employing approximately 18,999 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,184,666,000.
1,514
Businesses
18,999
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 409 | 27.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 182 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 155 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 135 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 132 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 129 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 107 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 79 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 2.7% |
| Information | 39 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.3% |
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 80903 vs 80905 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80905 | Colorado Springs, CO | 16,254 | 1.5 mi |
| 80907 | Colorado Springs, CO | 26,758 | 3.3 mi |
| 80910 | Colorado Springs, CO | 28,794 | 2.6 mi |
| 80909 | Colorado Springs, CO | 35,739 | 2.6 mi |
| 80904 | Colorado Springs, CO | 19,867 | 3.7 mi |
| 80918 | Colorado Springs, CO | 45,467 | 5.9 mi |
| 80914 | Colorado Springs, CO | 386 | 6.0 mi |
| 80915 | Colorado Springs, CO | 19,519 | 5.5 mi |
| 80906 | Colorado Springs, CO | 37,719 | 5.5 mi |
| 80829 | Manitou Springs, CO | 5,476 | 6.5 mi |
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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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