PlainZIP

Colorado Springs, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80918

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

45,467
1,465/sq mi
$87,685
Median income
$442,200
Median home value
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,465
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80918 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80918 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, with 45,467 residents across 31.0 square miles, a density of 1,465 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80918 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,685 (1% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $43,355. Local economic indicators show a 7.9% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 80918 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 80918

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80918.

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 80918, 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

45,467

Population

31.0

Area (sq mi)

1,465

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80918?

35.3

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

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

How ZIP 80918 ranks nationally

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

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

$87,685 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$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

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ZIP 80918 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 80918 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80918 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 80918 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
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

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

80920 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 38,569
80906 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 37,719
80909 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 35,739
80916 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 34,640
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 80918 in? ▼
ZIP code 80918 (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 80918? ▼
ZIP code 80918 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 45,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80918? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80918 is $87,685, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80918? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80918 is $442,200, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80918? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80918 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80918? ▼
ZIP code 80918 has 1,655 business establishments employing approximately 16,610 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80918? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80918 are: Health care and social assistance (287), Retail trade (181), Other services (except public administration) (178). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80918? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80918 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 80918? ▼
In ZIP code 80918, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 80918? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80918 is 21.3 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 80918? ▼
In ZIP code 80918, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80918? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80918 is 7.9% 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.