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 High-density area
- $89,984
- Median income Above-median income area
- $574,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,818. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $574,100 (19% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 65.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,722.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 80906 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 80906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80906.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
196 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
168 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80906?
39.7
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
7.0%
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?
$89,984
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,600housing units
16,600
Total Housing Units
15,532
Occupied Units
1,068
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$574,100
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80906 vs 80905 →
ZIP 80906 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
- 80911
Colorado Springs (80911)
30,596 residents
- 80910
Colorado Springs (80910)
28,794 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
- 80902 12,289
Colorado Springs (80902)
12,289 residents
- 80829 5,476
Manitou Springs (80829)
5,476 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80906 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80906 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80926
Colorado Springs (80926)
$131,111 median income
- 80829
Manitou Springs (80829)
$91,275 median income
- 80906
Colorado Springs (80906)
$89,984 median income
- 80911
Colorado Springs (80911)
$87,093 median income
- 80907
Colorado Springs (80907)
$74,402 median income
- 80904
Colorado Springs (80904)
$69,814 median income
- 80902
Colorado Springs (80902)
$67,374 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 80906 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80906, 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 (37,719 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 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.
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