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Colorado Springs, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80915

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

19,519
968/sq mi
$72,352
Median income
$350,600
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colorado Springs pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
968
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80915 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80915 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, home to 19,519 residents across 20.2 square miles, a density of 968 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80915 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,352 (18% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $32,662. Poverty here runs at 12.2%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Median home value sits at $350,600 (28% below the state average), median rent at $1,537 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 80915 in local context, 10 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 80915

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

How ZIP 80915 ranks nationally

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

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

$72,352 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 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)

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)

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

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ZIP 80915 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 80915 ranks #7 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 80915 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 80915 ranks #6 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
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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80909 standard
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80916 standard
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80911 standard
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Related Areas

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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.

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