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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
$101,565
Median income
$475,800
Median home value
49.1%
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 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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $47,329. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $475,800 (2% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,067 monthly, and 68.0% of units 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. 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 80923 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 80923

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80923.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80923?

35.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%

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?

$101,565

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$47,329

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80923 ranks nationally

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

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

$101,565 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,164

Total Housing Units

12,608

Occupied Units

556

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%

$475,800

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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

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ZIP 80923 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 80923 ranks #5 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 80923 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 80923 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
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

More ZIP Codes in El Paso County

80918 standard
Colorado Springs, CO
Pop: 45,467
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

Related Areas

El Paso County Colorado Springs, CO Colorado

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.

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