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Colorado Springs, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80920

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

38,569
1,179/sq mi
$113,036
Median income
$518,400
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
1,179
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80920 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80920 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, with 38,569 residents across 32.7 square miles, a density of 1,179 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80920 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,036 (27% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $51,912. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Housing costs here run $518,400 for a typical home value (7% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,061 a month; 65.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing El Paso County, letting you compare 80920 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 80920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80920.

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 80920, 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

38,569

Population

32.7

Area (sq mi)

1,179

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80920?

37.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 77.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$113,036

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$51,912

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80920 ranks nationally

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

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

$113,036 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

14,860

Total Housing Units

14,386

Occupied Units

474

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$518,400

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$2,061

Median Rent

1993

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80920 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 192
2021 +15.5% 221
2022 +17.4% 260
2023 -0.3% 259
2024 +2.0% 264

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 1,631 business establishments in ZIP 80920, employing approximately 28,166 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,701,333,000.

1,631

Businesses

28,166

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 301 18.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 236 14.5%
Retail trade 190 11.7%
Finance and insurance 174 10.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 150 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 149 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 129 7.9%
Construction 77 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 64 3.9%
Educational services 41 2.5%
Information 35 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 1.9%
Wholesale trade 25 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.6%
Manufacturing 4 0.3%

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 80920 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 80920 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 80920 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 80920 ranks #4 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
80918 Colorado Springs, CO 45,467 3.2 mi
80924 Colorado Springs, CO 4,534 2.8 mi
80923 Colorado Springs, CO 26,105 3.7 mi
80917 Colorado Springs, CO 29,273 5.1 mi
80909 Colorado Springs, CO 35,739 7.3 mi
80919 Colorado Springs, CO 27,398 4.9 mi
80840 Usaf Academy, CO 6,682 5.3 mi
80907 Colorado Springs, CO 26,758 6.3 mi
80922 Colorado Springs, CO 26,549 6.0 mi
80927 Colorado Springs, CO 604 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

80918 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 45,467
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 80920 in? ▼
ZIP code 80920 (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 80920? ▼
ZIP code 80920 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 38,569 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80920? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80920 is $113,036, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80920? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80920 is $518,400, which is 86% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80920? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80920 is White at 77.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80920? ▼
ZIP code 80920 has 1,631 business establishments employing approximately 28,166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80920? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80920 are: Health care and social assistance (301), Professional, scientific, and technical services (236), Retail trade (190). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80920? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80920 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 80920? ▼
In ZIP code 80920, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% 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 80920? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80920 is 21.9 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 80920? ▼
In ZIP code 80920, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80920? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80920 is 5.2% 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.