PlainZIP

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
$131,111
Median income
$580,400
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $49,613. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. Housing costs here run $580,400 for a typical home value (20% above the state average), with rent averaging $828 a month; 87.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 80926 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 80926

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado Springs, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80926.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80926?

48.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$131,111

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$49,613

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80926 ranks nationally

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

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

$131,111 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

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

What does housing look like?

741

Total Housing Units

662

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$580,400

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80926 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 80926 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 80926 ranks the highest of 4 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
80902 Colorado Springs, CO 12,289 6.5 mi
80906 Colorado Springs, CO 37,719 8.7 mi
80913 Colorado Springs, CO 2,988 8.8 mi
81240 Penrose, CO 4,323 11.6 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 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.

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