ZIP Code 80915

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Colorado Springs · El Paso County · Colorado

Population
19,519

968/sq mi

Median income
$72,352

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$350,600

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.3%

Median age 32.2

Land area
20.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 80915 in Colorado Springs, Colorado has a population of 19,519. The median household income is $72,352, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $350,600, 26% above the US average. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80915 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.2 square miles in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The area is home to 19,519 residents, producing a population density of 968 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 80915 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80915 sits at $72,352 (18% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $32,662. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $350,600 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,537 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80915 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 80915 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 80915

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80915.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80915, 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

19,519

Population

20.2

Area (sq mi)

968

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80915?

32.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 64.5%
African American 3.8%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%

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?

$72,352

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$32,662

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,634

Total Housing Units

9,269

Occupied Units

365

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$350,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,537

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

297

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+197%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80915 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 210
2021 +17.5% 246
2022 +17.3% 289
2023 -3.6% 279
2024 +6.7% 297

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 740 business establishments in ZIP 80915, employing approximately 12,665 people with a combined annual payroll of $803,760,000.

740

Businesses

12,665

Employees

$803.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 134 18.1%
Other services (except public administration) 95 12.8%
Retail trade 78 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 55 7.4%
Manufacturing 52 7.0%
Wholesale trade 49 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 33 4.5%
Finance and insurance 29 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.4%
Information 13 1.8%
Educational services 10 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.1%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 80915 vs 80914 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
80914 Colorado Springs, CO 386 2.1 mi
80916 Colorado Springs, CO 34,640 3.3 mi
80922 Colorado Springs, CO 26,549 2.8 mi
80909 Colorado Springs, CO 35,739 3.2 mi
80917 Colorado Springs, CO 29,273 2.8 mi
80939 Colorado Springs, CO 0 2.7 mi
80923 Colorado Springs, CO 26,105 5.2 mi
80951 Colorado Springs, CO 4,202 4.1 mi
80910 Colorado Springs, CO 28,794 4.2 mi
80938 Colorado Springs, CO 17 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80915 in?
ZIP code 80915 (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 80915?
ZIP code 80915 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 19,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80915?
The median household income in ZIP 80915 is $72,352, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80915?
The median home value in ZIP 80915 is $350,600, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80915?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80915 is White at 64.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80915?
ZIP code 80915 has 740 business establishments employing approximately 12,665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80915?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80915 are: Construction (134), Other services (except public administration) (95), Retail trade (78). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80915?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80915 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 80915?
In ZIP code 80915, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 80915?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80915 is 24.0 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 80915?
In ZIP code 80915, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80915?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80915 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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