ZIP Code 80951

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Colorado Springs · El Paso County · Colorado

Population
4,202

349/sq mi

Median income
$108,010

▲ 42% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$421,500

▲ 52% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.0%

Median age 29.2

Land area
12.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 80951 in Colorado Springs, Colorado has a population of 4,202. The median household income is $108,010, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $421,500, 52% above the US average. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 80951 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.1 square miles in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The area is home to 4,202 residents, producing a population density of 349 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80951 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80951 sits at $108,010 (22% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $38,693. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $421,500 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $2,317 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80951 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing El Paso County, so you can benchmark 80951 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 80951

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80951.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80951, Colorado Springs, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,202

Population

12.1

Area (sq mi)

349

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80951?

29.2

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 48.9%
African American 8.4%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%

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?

$108,010

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$38,693

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,684

Total Housing Units

1,651

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

3.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$421,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$2,317

Median Rent

2006

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 80951, employing approximately 431 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,381,000.

44

Businesses

431

Employees

$19.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 20.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 15.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 13.6%
Retail trade 4 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.8%
Finance and insurance 3 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
80938 Colorado Springs, CO 17 1.2 mi
80939 Colorado Springs, CO 0 1.4 mi
80927 Colorado Springs, CO 604 2.8 mi
80922 Colorado Springs, CO 26,549 2.4 mi
80917 Colorado Springs, CO 29,273 4.8 mi
80929 Colorado Springs, CO 231 4.6 mi
80915 Colorado Springs, CO 19,519 4.1 mi
80923 Colorado Springs, CO 26,105 4.2 mi
80914 Colorado Springs, CO 386 5.1 mi
80916 Colorado Springs, CO 34,640 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80951 in?
ZIP code 80951 (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 80951?
ZIP code 80951 in Colorado Springs, CO has a population of 4,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80951?
The median household income in ZIP 80951 is $108,010, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80951?
The median home value in ZIP 80951 is $421,500, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80951?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80951 is White at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80951?
ZIP code 80951 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80951?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80951 are: Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80951?
In ZIP code 80951, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 80951?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80951 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80951?
In ZIP code 80951, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80951?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80951 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Colorado Springs, CO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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