ZIP Code 80918
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Colorado Springs · El Paso County · Colorado
- Population
- 45,467
- Median income
- $87,685
- Median home value
- $442,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.1%
- Land area
- 31.0 sq mi
1,465/sq mi
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.3
Denver
ZIP code 80918 in Colorado Springs, Colorado has a population of 45,467. The median household income is $87,685, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $442,200, 59% above the US average. 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80918 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.0 square miles in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The area is home to 45,467 residents, producing a population density of 1,465 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 80918 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80918 sits at $87,685 (1% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $43,355. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $442,200 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,648 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80918 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, 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 80918 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 80918
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80918.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
287 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
181 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
178 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
175 establishments
- Construction
Construction
163 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 80918, 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
45,467
Population
31.0
Area (sq mi)
1,465
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80918?
35.3
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
5.0%
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?
$87,685
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$43,355
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 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?
20,631
Total Housing Units
19,877
Occupied Units
754
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$442,200
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
$1,648
Median Rent
1982
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80918 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 202 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 236 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 276 |
| 2023 | -1.0% | 274 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 283 |
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 1,655 business establishments in ZIP 80918, employing approximately 16,610 people with a combined annual payroll of $740,703,000.
1,655
Businesses
16,610
Employees
$740.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 287 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 181 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 178 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 175 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 163 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 158 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 150 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 126 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 77 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 28 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 1.3% |
| Information | 21 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.2% |
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 80918 vs 80920 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80920 | Colorado Springs, CO | 38,569 | 3.2 mi |
| 80917 | Colorado Springs, CO | 29,273 | 2.6 mi |
| 80909 | Colorado Springs, CO | 35,739 | 4.1 mi |
| 80907 | Colorado Springs, CO | 26,758 | 3.4 mi |
| 80923 | Colorado Springs, CO | 26,105 | 3.7 mi |
| 80919 | Colorado Springs, CO | 27,398 | 4.1 mi |
| 80922 | Colorado Springs, CO | 26,549 | 4.5 mi |
| 80910 | Colorado Springs, CO | 28,794 | 6.8 mi |
| 80924 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4,534 | 5.0 mi |
| 80903 | Colorado Springs, CO | 15,057 | 5.9 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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