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 High-density area
- $69,814
- Median income Near-median income area
- $440,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80904 (Colorado Springs, CO) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 299.5 in 2023 to 321.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,974. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $440,000 (9% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,474; 56.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 80904 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
106 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80904?
46.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
3.2%
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?
$69,814
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$52,974
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80904 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Colorado Springs, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,814 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,602housing units
11,602
Total Housing Units
10,950
Occupied Units
652
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$440,000
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80904 vs 80907 →
ZIP 80904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80918
Colorado Springs (80918)
45,467 residents
- 80906
Colorado Springs (80906)
37,719 residents
- 80909
Colorado Springs (80909)
35,739 residents
- 80910
Colorado Springs (80910)
28,794 residents
- 80919
Colorado Springs (80919)
27,398 residents
- 80907
Colorado Springs (80907)
26,758 residents
- 80904
Colorado Springs (80904)
19,867 residents
- 80905 16,254
Colorado Springs (80905)
16,254 residents
- 80903 15,057
Colorado Springs (80903)
15,057 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80904 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80919
Colorado Springs (80919)
$119,518 median income
- 80809
Cascade (80809)
$93,750 median income
- 80829
Manitou Springs (80829)
$91,275 median income
- 80906
Colorado Springs (80906)
$89,984 median income
- 80918
Colorado Springs (80918)
$87,685 median income
- 80907
Colorado Springs (80907)
$74,402 median income
- 80904
Colorado Springs (80904)
$69,814 median income
- 80909
Colorado Springs (80909)
$64,035 median income
- 80905
Colorado Springs (80905)
$63,281 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80904, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,867 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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