Colorado Springs, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80923
El Paso County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,105
- 1,474/sq mi High-density area
- $101,565
- Median income Above-median income area
- $475,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colorado Springs pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,474
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80923 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 80923 (Colorado Springs, CO) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.1 in 2023 to 258.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80923 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, with 26,105 residents across 17.7 square miles, a density of 1,474 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80923 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,565 (15% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,329. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.4%. Median home value is $475,800 (2% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $2,067; 68.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 80923 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 80923
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80923.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 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 80923, 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
26,105
Population
17.7
Area (sq mi)
1,474
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80923?
35.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
9.1%
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?
$101,565
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$47,329
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80923 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Colorado Springs, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$101,565 Top 32% higher than 68% of 469 Colorado 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
13,164housing units
13,164
Total Housing Units
12,608
Occupied Units
556
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$475,800
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$2,067
Median Rent
2006
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80923 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 191 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 220 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 260 |
| 2023 | -2.1% | 254 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 258 |
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 498 business establishments in ZIP 80923, employing approximately 8,156 people with a combined annual payroll of $402,465,000.
498
Businesses
8,156
Employees
$402.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 95 | 19.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 45 | 9.0% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.8% |
| Information | 4 | 0.8% |
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 80923 vs 80924 →
ZIP 80923 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80918
Colorado Springs (80918)
45,467 residents
- 80920
Colorado Springs (80920)
38,569 residents
- 80917
Colorado Springs (80917)
29,273 residents
- 80922
Colorado Springs (80922)
26,549 residents
- 80923
Colorado Springs (80923)
26,105 residents
- 80915
Colorado Springs (80915)
19,519 residents
- 80924 4,534
Colorado Springs (80924)
4,534 residents
- 80951 4,202
Colorado Springs (80951)
4,202 residents
- 80927 604
Colorado Springs (80927)
604 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80923 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80923 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80927
Colorado Springs (80927)
$163,803 median income
- 80924
Colorado Springs (80924)
$139,447 median income
- 80920
Colorado Springs (80920)
$113,036 median income
- 80938
Colorado Springs (80938)
$108,143 median income
- 80922
Colorado Springs (80922)
$108,019 median income
- 80951
Colorado Springs (80951)
$108,010 median income
- 80923
Colorado Springs (80923)
$101,565 median income
- 80918
Colorado Springs (80918)
$87,685 median income
- 80917
Colorado Springs (80917)
$72,991 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80923 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80924 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4,534 | 2.8 mi |
| 80922 | Colorado Springs, CO | 26,549 | 2.6 mi |
| 80927 | Colorado Springs, CO | 604 | 3.0 mi |
| 80917 | Colorado Springs, CO | 29,273 | 3.3 mi |
| 80938 | Colorado Springs, CO | 17 | 3.2 mi |
| 80915 | Colorado Springs, CO | 19,519 | 5.2 mi |
| 80918 | Colorado Springs, CO | 45,467 | 3.7 mi |
| 80939 | Colorado Springs, CO | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| 80920 | Colorado Springs, CO | 38,569 | 3.7 mi |
| 80951 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4,202 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80923, 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 (26,105 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 80923 in?
ZIP code 80923 (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 80923?
ZIP code 80923 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 26,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80923?
The median household income in ZIP 80923 is $101,565, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80923?
The median home value in ZIP 80923 is $475,800, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80923 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80923?
ZIP code 80923 has 498 business establishments employing approximately 8,156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80923?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80923 are: Health care and social assistance (95), Real estate and rental and leasing (60), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80923?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80923 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 80923?
In ZIP code 80923, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% 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 80923?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80923 is 25.1 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 80923?
In ZIP code 80923, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80923?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80923 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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