Colorado Springs, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80926
El Paso County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,403
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $131,111
- Median income Above-median income area
- $580,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colorado Springs pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80926 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80926 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, home to just 1,403 residents across 167.0 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80926 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,111 (48% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,613. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $580,400 (20% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $828.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Paso County, so 80926 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 80926
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80926.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 80926, 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
1,403
Population
167.0
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80926?
48.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.6%
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?
$131,111
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$49,613
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80926 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)
$131,111 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
741housing units
741
Total Housing Units
662
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$580,400
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$828
Median Rent
1992
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
+23.2%
YoY Change (2022)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80926 have increased 23.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +4.9% | 172 |
| 2019 | +15.3% | 199 |
| 2020 | -4.1% | 190 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 210 |
| 2022 | +23.2% | 259 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 80926, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,610,000.
23
Businesses
64
Employees
$3.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 21.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.0% |
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 80926 vs 80902 →
ZIP 80926 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80906
Colorado Springs (80906)
37,719 residents
- 80902 12,289
Colorado Springs (80902)
12,289 residents
- 81240 4,323
Penrose (81240)
4,323 residents
- 80913 2,988
Colorado Springs (80913)
2,988 residents
- 80926 1,403
Colorado Springs (80926)
1,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80926 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80926 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80926
Colorado Springs (80926)
$131,111 median income
- 81240
Penrose (81240)
$90,417 median income
- 80906
Colorado Springs (80906)
$89,984 median income
- 80902
Colorado Springs (80902)
$67,374 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80926 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80926, 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 (1,403 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 80926 in?
ZIP code 80926 (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 80926?
ZIP code 80926 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 1,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80926?
The median household income in ZIP 80926 is $131,111, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80926?
The median home value in ZIP 80926 is $580,400, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80926?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80926 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80926?
ZIP code 80926 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80926?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80926 are: Construction (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80926?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80926 increased by 23.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 80926?
In ZIP code 80926, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80926?
In ZIP code 80926, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80926?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80926 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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