| ZIP Code | 80909 |
|---|---|
| City | Colorado Springs |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 6,246 ft |
| Latitude | 38.852566 |
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| Longitude | -104.774326 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 163 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,308 (22.5%) |
| Some College | 3,833 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 4,612 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,951 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,732 (28.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,777 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $352,400 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,227/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,572 |
| Vacant Units | 631 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,572 |
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| Vacant | 631 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 80909 is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, within El Paso County. With a population of 36,171, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 80909 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,777 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80909 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $352,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,227 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.9%) and renters (46.1%). Median home values have increased by 61% since 2019.
The population of 80909 is majority White (64.61%). Residents are well-educated — 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.6%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80909 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 80909 in Colorado Springs, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 36,171 residents, a median household income of $61,777, and a median home value of $352,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.