ZIP Code 80909
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Colorado Springs · El Paso County · Colorado
- Population
- 35,739
- Median income
- $64,035
- Median home value
- $386,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.9%
- Land area
- 21.7 sq mi
1,647/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.4
Denver
ZIP code 80909 in Colorado Springs, Colorado has a population of 35,739. The median household income is $64,035, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $386,200, 39% above the US average. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80909 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.7 square miles in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The area is home to 35,739 residents, producing a population density of 1,647 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80909 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80909 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $386,200 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,296 per month, and 54.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80909 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 80909 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80909
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,450
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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