ZIP Code 80906 in Colorado Springs, CO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Colorado Springs, Colorado
City Alias:Colo Spgs, Colorado Spgs
Names to Avoid:
Co Spgs, Stratmoor Hills
County:El Paso County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:7:42:39 PM
Population:39,019 [See All]
Area Code:719
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.7723, -104.8493
Land Area:45.582 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 80906 has 39,019 residents and 15,577 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 38.6 years, slightly older than the state (37.2) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (72.4%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6%, which is lower than the state average (21.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:39,019Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:37,403Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:40,867Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:856.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$88,047Source: Census ACS
Households:15,577Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$543,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.40Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.90Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--36,85837,87437,64336,84637,01936,83435,66436,19937,60837,61038,04638,73237,403
Decennial Census37,719------------------39,019------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 38.6

Male Median Age: 36.5

Female Median Age: 40.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,0721,1091,2151,2351,6541,7131,3911,2481,1331,0831,0851,1751,1831,082889581393344
Female9941,0681,0661,1441,5531,4211,1731,1351,0601,0731,0971,2811,3321,1671,069720495586
Total2,0662,1772,2812,3793,2073,1342,5642,3832,1932,1562,1822,4562,5152,2491,9581,301888930
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:28,26469.10%
Black:2,3085.64%
Hispanic:*6,49515.88%
Asian:1,4443.53%
American Indian:4020.98%
Hawaiian:1640.40%
Other:1,8274.47%
Total:40,904100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:19,58550.19%36.5 years
Females:19,43449.81%40.6 years
Total:39,019100%38.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:33,54589.69%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,2033.22%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,8024.82%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:8537.10%
Total Population:37,403100%
Total Native Population:34,74892.90%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,6557.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $88,047, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $25,484 (40.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,346. Family households earn a median of $103,882 versus $56,331 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,551). By gender, male median income is $68,932 and female is $54,800, which is much lower than the state female median ($59,731), with a current gap of $14,132 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.7%, which is falls short of the state rate (68.6%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is edges higher than the state rate (4.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$62,563$63,972$60,387$61,406$59,609$61,074$62,374$65,973$68,701$72,014$76,965$83,724$88,047
Median Family Income$78,526$79,963$74,100$76,185$74,902$79,959$81,695$84,701$87,117$86,871$94,375$97,969$103,882
Median NonFamily Income$38,829$37,262$36,634$40,006$40,348$39,451$42,970$43,910$43,876$45,560$47,787$54,094$56,331
Median Male Income$56,315$55,617$54,125$53,735$54,757$54,808$56,538$60,856$60,417$60,880$61,891$67,051$68,932
Median Female Income$38,022$39,750$41,424$42,124$41,709$42,283$45,654$48,092$47,287$48,945$54,369$57,437$54,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:15,74154.65%
Unemployed:9163.18%
Not In Labor Force:12,14742.17%
Total:28,804100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7,67848.78%
Service:2,53316.09%
Sales and Office:2,96418.83%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,1457.27%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,4219.03%
Total Civilian Employed Population:15,741100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $543,400, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $238,800 (78.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $185,600. The median gross rent is $1,634, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $772 (89.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $413. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.48% (61.78% with a mortgage, 38.22% free-and-clear) and renters 36.52% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.25%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$304,600$309,200$316,000$326,300$334,100$329,600$322,200$348,800$357,800$382,400$422,900$505,500$543,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1532.72%
$500 to $999:4277.60%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,53427.30%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,38242.38%
$2,000 to $2,499:75513.43%
$2,500 to $2,999:1442.56%
$3,000 or more:1132.01%
No Rent:1121.99%
Total:5,620100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$862$938$972$986$1,019$1,072$1,120$1,175$1,221$1,298$1,389$1,556$1,634
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,03439.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,73324.26%
Renter Occupied:5,62036.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,387100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,38791.75%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,3848.25%
Total Housing Units:16,771100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:11,61469.25%
Multi-Family Units:4,52426.98%
Other Units:6333.77%
Total Housing Units:16,771100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 49.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.70%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), down 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.68%). College enrollment is 24.89%, which is on par with the state rate (27.40%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3651.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:8243.14%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,84818.45%
Some college, no degree:5,15219.61%
Associate's degree:2,1788.29%
Bachelor's degree:7,19327.37%
Graduate or professional degree:5,71821.76%
Total:26,278100%
High school or higher:25,08995.48%
Bachelor's degree or higher:12,91149.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:25,90062.69%
Public Insurance:13,79633.39%
No Insurance:1,6193.92%
Total:41,315100%
Has Health Insurance:39,69696.08%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.6%7.5%7.1%6.8%5.9%5.7%6.3%6.7%6.9%6.3%5.5%5.2%6.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4365.40%
Kindergarten:3904.83%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,36541.68%
High school (grades 9-12):1,87323.20%
College or graduate school:2,01024.89%
Total:8,074100%
Early Childhood:82610.23%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,62869.71%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 80906 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,121 business establishments, employing about 17,107 people with an annual payroll of $888,268,000. USPS data shows 17,028 residential mailboxes and 782 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:17,028Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:782Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,550Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,290Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,783Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,121Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$208,047,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$888,268,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:17,107Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 80906 is located in El Paso County, Colorado, within the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17820) and Colorado's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 760,782 people, about 5.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 80906. It covers 45.582 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.147 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Colorado Springs, COSource: Census
CBSA Number:17820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:760,782Source: Census
MSA:Colorado Springs, CO MSASource: Census
Land Area:45.582 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.147 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7265.72 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0816000Source: Census
Place Name:Colorado Springs city; ColoradoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


80907 | | 80905

Schools in ZIP Code 80906


ZIP Code 80906 is part of 2 school districts, including: Harrison School District 2 (Grades PK thru 12) and Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 18 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Fox Meadow Middle School 1450 Cheyenne Meadows Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Harrison School District 2
Harrison High School 2755 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Harrison School District 2
Stratmoor Hills Elementary School 200 Loomis Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Harrison School District 2
Stratton Meadows Elementary School 610 Brookshire Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Harrison School District 2
The Vanguard School (Elementary) 1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Harrison School District 2
Oak Creek Elementary School 3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Harrison School District 2
Otero Elementary School 1650 Charmwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Harrison School District 2
The Vanguard School (High) 1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Harrison School District 2
The Vanguard School (Middle) 1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Harrison School District 2
Career Readiness Academy 2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Harrison School District 2
Spring Creek Youth Services Center 3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Cheyenne Mountain High School 1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Broadmoor Elementary School 440 W Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Canon Elementary School 1201 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School 5250 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Pinon Valley Elementary School 6205 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Gold Camp Elementary School 1805 Preserve Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Zebulon Pike 1427 West Rio Grande
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
St Paul Catholic School 1601 Mesa Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Private School
The Colorado Springs School 21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 80906


Pikes Peak Community College 5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5498
Type: Post Secondary
Colorado Academy Of Veterinary Technology 2766 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4944
Type: Post Secondary
Apex College Of Veterinary Technology 330 South El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Colorado Springs 118 West Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Type: Post Secondary
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs 2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-6096
Type: Post Secondary
Colorado College 14. E Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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