ZIP Code 80908 in Colorado Springs, CO

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Colorado Springs, Colorado
City Alias:Colo Spgs, Colorado Spgs
Names to Avoid:
Black Forest, Co Spgs
County:El Paso County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:7:42:42 PM
Population:22,811 [See All]
Area Code:719
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.0224, -104.6980
Land Area:94.691 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 80908 has 22,811 residents and 7,758 households (average 2.93 persons per household). The median age is 40.7 years, older than the state (37.2) and slightly older than 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 (80.2%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:22,811Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:23,358Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:32,039Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:240.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$136,117Source: Census ACS
Households:7,758Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$673,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.93Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.57Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--13,73414,09614,06013,92413,97215,35516,65717,80718,50519,62820,62222,04923,358
Decennial Census13,827------------------22,811------
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: 40.7

Male Median Age: 39.9

Female Median Age: 41.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male69284996788154048859272468272781391587468652425314689
Female619741878824540478647729721729865937891742498247153130
Total1,3111,5901,8451,7051,0809661,2391,4531,4031,4561,6781,8521,7651,4281,022500299219
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,30480.28%
Black:6272.75%
Hispanic:*2,41710.60%
Asian:6662.92%
American Indian:1210.53%
Hawaiian:440.19%
Other:6222.73%
Total:22,801100%
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:11,44250.16%39.9 years
Females:11,36949.84%41.7 years
Total:22,811100%40.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:21,27691.09%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5392.31%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,1574.95%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3866.61%
Total Population:23,358100%
Total Native Population:21,81593.39%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,5436.61%
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 $136,117, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $32,345 (31.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,349. Family households earn a median of $148,178 versus $71,748 for nonfamily households (a difference of $76,430). By gender, male median income is $110,857 and female is $72,391, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $38,466 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.5%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (61.3%).

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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$103,772$103,038$101,831$104,100$101,236$104,777$110,259$108,463$110,768$113,020$120,204$130,275$136,117
Median Family Income$111,623$110,521$110,714$111,220$111,224$118,295$120,594$120,380$125,458$126,982$133,979$139,981$148,178
Median NonFamily Income$49,679$43,125$42,162$41,728$45,223$53,281$50,078$50,184$53,260$63,148$59,053$69,239$71,748
Median Male Income$90,000$90,030$89,621$91,756$81,400$84,081$82,963$79,485$82,602$85,462$89,208$102,880$110,857
Median Female Income$42,773$41,753$44,323$46,188$46,371$46,250$48,934$47,212$48,942$52,301$64,656$70,757$72,391
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:11,26265.02%
Unemployed:5683.28%
Not In Labor Force:5,49131.70%
Total:17,321100%
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:6,90061.27%
Service:1,22510.88%
Sales and Office:1,81916.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4854.31%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8337.40%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11,262100%
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 $673,900, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $245,900 (57.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $193,900. The median gross rent is $1,460, which is far less than the state median ($1,693), is down $90 (5.81%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $515. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.23% (68.30% with a mortgage, 31.70% free-and-clear) and renters 8.77% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.54%, 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$428,000$402,100$392,500$389,300$390,800$414,600$440,800$465,400$480,000$498,600$546,400$642,900$673,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:8611.88%
$1,000 to $1,499:28138.81%
$1,500 to $1,999:689.39%
$2,000 to $2,499:466.35%
$2,500 to $2,999:12817.68%
$3,000 or more:709.67%
No Rent:456.22%
Total:724100%
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$1,550$1,601$1,581$1,625$1,743$1,823$1,946$1,990$1,975$1,603$1,443$1,472$1,460
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,14762.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,38928.92%
Renter Occupied:7248.77%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,260100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,26097.46%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2152.54%
Total Housing Units:8,475100%
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:8,06995.21%
Multi-Family Units:3424.04%
Other Units:640.76%
Total Housing Units:8,475100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 57.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 97.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 25.50%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 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 (50.12%). College enrollment is 21.23%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.40%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:760.48%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2541.61%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,87411.85%
Some college, no degree:3,20820.29%
Associate's degree:1,3618.61%
Bachelor's degree:5,38734.07%
Graduate or professional degree:3,65023.09%
Total:15,810100%
High school or higher:15,48097.91%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9,03757.16%
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:18,96973.49%
Public Insurance:5,90822.89%
No Insurance:9333.61%
Total:25,810100%
Has Health Insurance:24,87796.39%
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 Poverty4.0%6.0%5.3%4.1%4.1%2.5%0.8%0.4%0.2%0.2%1.3%2.7%3.2%
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:1802.61%
Kindergarten:3625.24%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,46150.12%
High school (grades 9-12):1,43720.81%
College or graduate school:1,46621.23%
Total:6,906100%
Early Childhood:5427.85%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,26076.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 80908 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 562 business establishments, employing about 3,469 people with an annual payroll of $211,951,000. USPS data shows 10,935 residential mailboxes and 159 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,935Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:159Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,731Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,943Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:829Source: USPS
# of Businesses:562Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$48,583,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$211,951,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,469Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 80908 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 3.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 80908. It covers 94.691 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.058 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:94.691 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.058 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


80909 | | 80907

Schools in ZIP Code 80908


ZIP Code 80908 is part of 3 school districts, including: Lewis-Palmer School District 38 (Grades PK thru 12), School District 49 (Grades PK thru 12) and Academy School District 20 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 5 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Ray E Kilmer Elementary School 4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
District: Lewis-Palmer School District 38
Grand Peak Academy 7036 Cowpoke Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
District: School District 49
Edith Wolford Elementary School 13710 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
District: Academy School District 20
Pine Creek High School 10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
District: Academy School District 20
Encompass Heights Elementary School 3602 Daydreamer Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
District: Academy School District 20
Rocky Mountain Montessori Academy 7675 Lexington Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
District: Private SchoolNearby
Family Of Christ Child Development Center 675 W Baptist Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pikes Peak Christian School 5905 Flintridge Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 80908


Nazarene Bible College 1465 Kelly Johnson Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Type: Post Secondary
International Salon And Spa Academy 5707 N Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3684
Type: Post Secondary
Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs 5125 North Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs 4388 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs 5725 Mark Dabling Blvd, Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Type: Post Secondary
United States Air Force Academy 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800
USAF Academy, CO 80840-5002
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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