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Colorado Springs, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80904

El Paso County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,867
805/sq mi
$69,814
Median income
$440,000
Median home value
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colorado Springs pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
805
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80904 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80904 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, home to 19,867 residents across 24.7 square miles, a density of 805 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80904 reports a modest median household income of $69,814 (21% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $52,974. Local economic indicators show a 10.4% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $440,000 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,474 a month; 56.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 80904, plus 6 more within El Paso County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 80904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80904.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80904, Colorado Springs, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,867

Population

24.7

Area (sq mi)

805

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80904?

46.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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?

$69,814

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$52,974

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80904 ranks nationally

Colorado Springs, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,814 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,602

Total Housing Units

10,950

Occupied Units

652

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.3%
Renter 43.7%

$440,000

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,474

Median Rent

1972

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80904 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 226
2021 +13.5% 257
2022 +18.8% 305
2023 -1.7% 299
2024 +7.2% 321

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 717 business establishments in ZIP 80904, employing approximately 8,393 people with a combined annual payroll of $348,350,000.

717

Businesses

8,393

Employees

$348.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 106 14.8%
Retail trade 104 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 88 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 80 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 79 11.0%
Construction 71 9.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 5.3%
Finance and insurance 27 3.8%
Manufacturing 17 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.2%
Wholesale trade 14 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.8%
Educational services 9 1.3%
Information 6 0.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 80904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80904 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 80904 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
80907 Colorado Springs, CO 26,758 2.7 mi
80905 Colorado Springs, CO 16,254 3.5 mi
80919 Colorado Springs, CO 27,398 4.7 mi
80903 Colorado Springs, CO 15,057 3.7 mi
80906 Colorado Springs, CO 37,719 6.6 mi
80829 Manitou Springs, CO 5,476 4.1 mi
80909 Colorado Springs, CO 35,739 5.2 mi
80809 Cascade, CO 1,519 6.7 mi
80918 Colorado Springs, CO 45,467 6.1 mi
80910 Colorado Springs, CO 28,794 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

80918 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 45,467
80920 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 38,569
80906 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 37,719
80909 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 35,739
80916 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 34,640
80911 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 30,596

Related Areas

El Paso County Colorado Springs, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80904 in? ▼
ZIP code 80904 (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 80904? ▼
ZIP code 80904 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 19,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80904? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80904 is $69,814, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80904? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80904 is $440,000, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80904? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80904 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80904? ▼
ZIP code 80904 has 717 business establishments employing approximately 8,393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80904? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80904 are: Other services (except public administration) (106), Retail trade (104), Professional, scientific, and technical services (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80904? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80904 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80904? ▼
In ZIP code 80904, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 80904? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80904 is 21.3 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80904? ▼
In ZIP code 80904, approximately 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80904? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80904 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.