PlainZIP

Colorado Springs, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80908

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

13,827
56/sq mi
$133,965
Median income
$705,400
Median home value
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colorado Springs pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80908 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80908 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, home to 13,827 residents across 246.9 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80908 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,965 (51% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $61,946. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. Housing costs here run $705,400 for a typical home value (46% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,631 a month; 91.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 80908 in local context, 6 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 80908

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80908.

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 80908, 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

13,827

Population

246.9

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80908?

39.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$133,965

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$61,946

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80908 ranks nationally

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

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

$133,965 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,121

Total Housing Units

8,974

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$705,400

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,631

Median Rent

2010

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80908 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 203
2021 +12.8% 229
2022 +14.3% 262
2023 +1.6% 266
2024 +6.7% 284

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 562 business establishments in ZIP 80908, employing approximately 3,469 people with a combined annual payroll of $211,951,000.

562

Businesses

3,469

Employees

$212.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 116 20.6%
Construction 111 19.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 48 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 44 7.8%
Retail trade 21 3.7%
Finance and insurance 20 3.6%
Accommodation and food services 19 3.4%
Wholesale trade 14 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.3%
Information 11 2.0%
Manufacturing 9 1.6%
Educational services 9 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 80908 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 80908 ranks #4 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 80908 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 80908 ranks #3 of 7 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
80924 Colorado Springs, CO 4,534 5.8 mi
80923 Colorado Springs, CO 26,105 8.5 mi
80927 Colorado Springs, CO 604 8.4 mi
80938 Colorado Springs, CO 17 10.0 mi
80920 Colorado Springs, CO 38,569 7.6 mi
80918 Colorado Springs, CO 45,467 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

80918 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
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 80908 in? ▼
ZIP code 80908 (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 80908? ▼
ZIP code 80908 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 13,827 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80908? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80908 is $133,965, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80908? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80908 is $705,400, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80908? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80908 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80908? ▼
ZIP code 80908 has 562 business establishments employing approximately 3,469 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80908? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80908 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (116), Construction (111), Real estate and rental and leasing (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80908? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80908 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 80908? ▼
In ZIP code 80908, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.2% 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 80908? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80908 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80908? ▼
In ZIP code 80908, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80908? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80908 is 5.1% 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.