Colorado Springs, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80909
El Paso County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,739
- 1,647/sq mi High-density area
- $64,035
- Median income Near-median income area
- $386,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,647
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80909 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80909 (Colorado Springs, CO) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.6 in 2023 to 279.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80909 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, with 35,739 residents across 21.7 square miles, a density of 1,647 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80909 reports a modest median household income of $64,035 (28% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,450. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $386,200 (20% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,296; owner occupancy is 54.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 80909 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 80909
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80909.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
252 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
187 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
150 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
107 establishments
- Construction
Construction
102 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 80909, 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
35,739
Population
21.7
Area (sq mi)
1,647
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80909?
37.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
6.8%
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?
$64,035
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$36,450
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80909 ranks nationally
Colorado Springs, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$64,035 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
16,952housing units
16,952
Total Housing Units
16,116
Occupied Units
836
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$386,200
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,296
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80909 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 208 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 244 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 278 |
| 2023 | -1.3% | 275 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 279 |
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 1,210 business establishments in ZIP 80909, employing approximately 18,068 people with a combined annual payroll of $967,290,000.
1,210
Businesses
18,068
Employees
$967.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 252 | 20.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 187 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 150 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 102 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 93 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.6% |
| Information | 13 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 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 80909 vs 80910 →
ZIP 80909 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80918
Colorado Springs (80918)
45,467 residents
- 80920
Colorado Springs (80920)
38,569 residents
- 80909
Colorado Springs (80909)
35,739 residents
- 80917
Colorado Springs (80917)
29,273 residents
- 80910
Colorado Springs (80910)
28,794 residents
- 80907
Colorado Springs (80907)
26,758 residents
- 80904
Colorado Springs (80904)
19,867 residents
- 80915
Colorado Springs (80915)
19,519 residents
- 80905 16,254
Colorado Springs (80905)
16,254 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80909 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80909 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80920
Colorado Springs (80920)
$113,036 median income
- 80918
Colorado Springs (80918)
$87,685 median income
- 80907
Colorado Springs (80907)
$74,402 median income
- 80917
Colorado Springs (80917)
$72,991 median income
- 80915
Colorado Springs (80915)
$72,352 median income
- 80904
Colorado Springs (80904)
$69,814 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 80909 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80910 | Colorado Springs, CO | 28,794 | 2.8 mi |
| 80915 | Colorado Springs, CO | 19,519 | 3.2 mi |
| 80903 | Colorado Springs, CO | 15,057 | 2.6 mi |
| 80918 | Colorado Springs, CO | 45,467 | 4.1 mi |
| 80917 | Colorado Springs, CO | 29,273 | 2.8 mi |
| 80907 | Colorado Springs, CO | 26,758 | 3.3 mi |
| 80905 | Colorado Springs, CO | 16,254 | 4.1 mi |
| 80914 | Colorado Springs, CO | 386 | 4.3 mi |
| 80904 | Colorado Springs, CO | 19,867 | 5.2 mi |
| 80920 | Colorado Springs, CO | 38,569 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80909, 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 (35,739 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 80909 in?
ZIP code 80909 (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 80909?
ZIP code 80909 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 35,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80909?
The median household income in ZIP 80909 is $64,035, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80909?
The median home value in ZIP 80909 is $386,200, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80909?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80909 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80909?
ZIP code 80909 has 1,210 business establishments employing approximately 18,068 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80909?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80909 are: Retail trade (252), Health care and social assistance (187), Other services (except public administration) (150). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80909?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80909 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 80909?
In ZIP code 80909, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 80909?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80909 is 21.2 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 80909?
In ZIP code 80909, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80909?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80909 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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