PlainZIP

Colorado Springs, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80905

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

16,254
1,265/sq mi
$63,281
Median income
$379,000
Median home value
37.7%
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.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
1,265
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80905 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80905 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, home to 16,254 residents across 12.8 square miles, a density of 1,265 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80905 reports a modest median household income of $63,281 (29% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $47,146. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. Median home value sits at $379,000 (22% below the state average), median rent at $1,467 a month, and owner-occupancy at 48.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 80905 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in El Paso County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 80905

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80905.

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 80905, 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

16,254

Population

12.8

Area (sq mi)

1,265

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80905?

35.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 70.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%

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?

$63,281

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$47,146

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80905 ranks nationally

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

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

$63,281 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,945

Total Housing Units

8,454

Occupied Units

491

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.2%
Renter 51.8%

$379,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,467

Median Rent

1964

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

308

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+208%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80905 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.4% 221
2021 +15.8% 256
2022 +18.1% 302
2023 +2.8% 311
2024 -0.9% 308

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 509 business establishments in ZIP 80905, employing approximately 5,781 people with a combined annual payroll of $309,383,000.

509

Businesses

5,781

Employees

$309.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 80 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 70 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 58 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 47 9.2%
Construction 46 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 8.6%
Finance and insurance 27 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.5%
Wholesale trade 13 2.5%
Manufacturing 10 2.0%
Educational services 10 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.0%
Information 9 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 80905 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 80905 ranks #8 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 80905 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 80905 ranks #8 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
80903 Colorado Springs, CO 15,057 1.5 mi
80910 Colorado Springs, CO 28,794 3.4 mi
80907 Colorado Springs, CO 26,758 4.2 mi
80904 Colorado Springs, CO 19,867 3.5 mi
80906 Colorado Springs, CO 37,719 4.1 mi
80909 Colorado Springs, CO 35,739 4.1 mi
80829 Manitou Springs, CO 5,476 5.4 mi
80919 Colorado Springs, CO 27,398 7.6 mi
80916 Colorado Springs, CO 34,640 6.7 mi
80914 Colorado Springs, CO 386 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

80918 standard
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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 80905 in? ▼
ZIP code 80905 (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 80905? ▼
ZIP code 80905 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 16,254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80905? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80905 is $63,281, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80905? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80905 is $379,000, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80905? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80905 is White at 70.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80905? ▼
ZIP code 80905 has 509 business establishments employing approximately 5,781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80905? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80905 are: Retail trade (80), Accommodation and food services (70), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80905? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80905 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 80905? ▼
In ZIP code 80905, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 80905? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80905 is 22.0 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 80905? ▼
In ZIP code 80905, approximately 48.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80905? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80905 is 13.7% 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.