| ZIP Code | 80916 |
|---|---|
| City | Colorado Springs |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 6,073 ft |
| Latitude | 38.802461 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.708714 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 17.3% ▲ 73% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.5% ▲ 74% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 763 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,133 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 4,249 (19.1%) |
| Associates | 3,769 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 3,001 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,294 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,399 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $289,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,505/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,464 |
| Vacant Units | 730 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,464 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 730 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 80916 is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, within El Paso County. With a population of 40,579, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.1 years. Economically, 80916 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,399 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80916 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $289,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,505 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.0%) and renters (45.0%). Median home values have increased by 69% since 2019.
The population of 80916 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 37.7%. Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80916 stands at 8.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 80916 in Colorado Springs, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 40,579 residents, a median household income of $63,399, and a median home value of $289,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.