PlainZIP

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
$64,035
Median income
$386,200
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $36,450. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. Median home value sits at $386,200 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,296 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing El Paso County, letting you compare 80909 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 80909

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80909.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80909?

37.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 70.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%

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?

$64,035

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,952

Total Housing Units

16,116

Occupied Units

836

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.0%
Renter 46.0%

$386,200

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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

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ZIP 80909 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 80909 ranks #3 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 80909 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 80909 ranks #7 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
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

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
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.