Colorado Springs, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80916
El Paso County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,640
- 778/sq mi High-density area
- $67,127
- Median income Near-median income area
- $326,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colorado Springs pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 778
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80916 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 80916 (Colorado Springs, CO) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.6 in 2023 to 293.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80916 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, with 34,640 residents across 44.5 square miles, a density of 778 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80916 reports a modest median household income of $67,127 (24% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,350. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $326,300 (33% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,620; owner occupancy is 54.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 80916 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 80916
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80916.
- Construction
Construction
86 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
40 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 80916, 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
34,640
Population
44.5
Area (sq mi)
778
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80916?
29.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
14.4%
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?
$67,127
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$27,350
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80916 ranks nationally
Colorado Springs, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$67,127 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,684housing units
15,684
Total Housing Units
15,076
Occupied Units
608
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$326,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,620
Median Rent
1987
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80916 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.0% | 219 |
| 2021 | +17.5% | 257 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 299 |
| 2023 | -4.7% | 285 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 294 |
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 519 business establishments in ZIP 80916, employing approximately 14,423 people with a combined annual payroll of $732,521,000.
519
Businesses
14,423
Employees
$732.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 86 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 80916 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80909
Colorado Springs (80909)
35,739 residents
- 80916
Colorado Springs (80916)
34,640 residents
- 80911
Colorado Springs (80911)
30,596 residents
- 80917
Colorado Springs (80917)
29,273 residents
- 80910
Colorado Springs (80910)
28,794 residents
- 80922
Colorado Springs (80922)
26,549 residents
- 80915
Colorado Springs (80915)
19,519 residents
- 80925 5,906
Colorado Springs (80925)
5,906 residents
- 80914 386
Colorado Springs (80914)
386 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80916 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80916 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80929
Colorado Springs (80929)
$135,257 median income
- 80922
Colorado Springs (80922)
$108,019 median income
- 80925
Colorado Springs (80925)
$106,953 median income
- 80911
Colorado Springs (80911)
$87,093 median income
- 80917
Colorado Springs (80917)
$72,991 median income
- 80915
Colorado Springs (80915)
$72,352 median income
- 80916
Colorado Springs (80916)
$67,127 median income
- 80909
Colorado Springs (80909)
$64,035 median income
- 80910
Colorado Springs (80910)
$61,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80916 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80914 | Colorado Springs, CO | 386 | 1.4 mi |
| 80915 | Colorado Springs, CO | 19,519 | 3.3 mi |
| 80911 | Colorado Springs, CO | 30,596 | 3.6 mi |
| 80910 | Colorado Springs, CO | 28,794 | 3.3 mi |
| 80922 | Colorado Springs, CO | 26,549 | 5.9 mi |
| 80929 | Colorado Springs, CO | 231 | 4.8 mi |
| 80939 | Colorado Springs, CO | 0 | 5.4 mi |
| 80909 | Colorado Springs, CO | 35,739 | 4.7 mi |
| 80917 | Colorado Springs, CO | 29,273 | 5.9 mi |
| 80925 | Colorado Springs, CO | 5,906 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80916, 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 (34,640 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 80916 in?
ZIP code 80916 (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 80916?
ZIP code 80916 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 34,640 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80916?
The median household income in ZIP 80916 is $67,127, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80916?
The median home value in ZIP 80916 is $326,300, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80916?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80916 is White at 43.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80916?
ZIP code 80916 has 519 business establishments employing approximately 14,423 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80916?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80916 are: Construction (86), Retail trade (74), Accommodation and food services (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80916?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80916 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 80916?
In ZIP code 80916, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 80916?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80916 is 22.6 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 80916?
In ZIP code 80916, approximately 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80916?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80916 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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