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 High-density area
- $63,281
- Median income Near-median income area
- $379,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- 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.
- 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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,146. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $379,000 (22% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,467; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 80905 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 80905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80905.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80905?
35.7
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
8.5%
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?
$63,281
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$47,146
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80905 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)
$63,281 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
8,945housing units
8,945
Total Housing Units
8,454
Occupied Units
491
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,000
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80905 vs 80903 →
ZIP 80905 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80906
Colorado Springs (80906)
37,719 residents
- 80909
Colorado Springs (80909)
35,739 residents
- 80916
Colorado Springs (80916)
34,640 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
Colorado Springs (80905)
16,254 residents
- 80903 15,057
Colorado Springs (80903)
15,057 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80905 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80905 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
- 80829
Manitou Springs (80829)
$91,275 median income
- 80906
Colorado Springs (80906)
$89,984 median income
- 80907
Colorado Springs (80907)
$74,402 median income
- 80904
Colorado Springs (80904)
$69,814 median income
- 80916
Colorado Springs (80916)
$67,127 median income
- 80909
Colorado Springs (80909)
$64,035 median income
- 80905
Colorado Springs (80905)
$63,281 median income
- 80910
Colorado Springs (80910)
$61,969 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80905, 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 (16,254 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 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.
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