PlainZIP

Colorado Springs, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80906

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

37,719
312/sq mi
$89,984
Median income
$574,100
Median home value
52.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colorado Springs pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
312
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80906 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, with 37,719 residents across 120.8 square miles, a density of 312 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80906 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,984 (1% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $60,818. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $574,100 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,722 monthly, and 65.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 80906 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 80906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80906.

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 80906, 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

37,719

Population

120.8

Area (sq mi)

312

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80906?

39.7

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%

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?

$89,984

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$60,818

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80906 ranks nationally

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

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

$89,984 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,600

Total Housing Units

15,532

Occupied Units

1,068

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$574,100

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,722

Median Rent

1984

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

+0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80906 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 189
2021 +14.6% 216
2022 +15.8% 250
2023 +0.7% 252
2024 +0.0% 252

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 1,121 business establishments in ZIP 80906, employing approximately 17,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $888,268,000.

1,121

Businesses

17,107

Employees

$888.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 196 17.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 168 15.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 129 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 104 9.3%
Retail trade 99 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 95 8.5%
Construction 60 5.3%
Finance and insurance 59 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 34 3.0%
Wholesale trade 31 2.8%
Manufacturing 30 2.7%
Educational services 24 2.1%
Information 14 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

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 80906 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 80906 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 80906 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 80906 ranks #3 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
80905 Colorado Springs, CO 16,254 4.1 mi
80904 Colorado Springs, CO 19,867 6.6 mi
80903 Colorado Springs, CO 15,057 5.5 mi
80829 Manitou Springs, CO 5,476 5.5 mi
80910 Colorado Springs, CO 28,794 6.2 mi
80902 Colorado Springs, CO 12,289 6.7 mi
80907 Colorado Springs, CO 26,758 8.1 mi
80911 Colorado Springs, CO 30,596 8.1 mi
80913 Colorado Springs, CO 2,988 6.9 mi
80926 Colorado Springs, CO 1,403 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

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Pop: 45,467
80920 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 38,569
80909 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 35,739
80916 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 34,640
80911 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 30,596
80917 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 29,273

Related Areas

El Paso County Colorado Springs, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80906 in? ▼
ZIP code 80906 (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 80906? ▼
ZIP code 80906 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 37,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80906 is $89,984, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80906 is $574,100, which is 106% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80906 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80906? ▼
ZIP code 80906 has 1,121 business establishments employing approximately 17,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80906 are: Health care and social assistance (196), Professional, scientific, and technical services (168), Real estate and rental and leasing (129). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80906 increased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 80906? ▼
In ZIP code 80906, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.9% 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 80906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80906 is 20.1 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 80906? ▼
In ZIP code 80906, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80906 is 7.3% 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.