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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
$67,127
Median income
$326,300
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colorado Springs pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

42th 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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $27,350. Local economic indicators show a 16.2% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $326,300 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,620 monthly, and 54.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 80916 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 80916

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80916.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80916?

29.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 43.5%
African American 15.0%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%

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

$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

$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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

15,684

Total Housing Units

15,076

Occupied Units

608

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.3%
Renter 45.7%

$326,300

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80916 ranks #2 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 80916 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 80916 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
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

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

80918 standard
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Pop: 45,467
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Pop: 38,569
80906 standard
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Pop: 37,719
80909 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 35,739
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 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.

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