ZIP Code 80909: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO
Total population: 35,486 Household income: $64,035 Rent: $1,296

Overview

Total population
35,486
Rent
$1,296
Year built
1964
Household income
$64,035
Per capita income
$36,450
Poverty rate
12.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.2 persons
Rent over 30% of income
56.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Colorado
County
El Paso County
City
Colorado Springs
Total population
35,486
Adults over 25
25,569
Total households
16,116
Household size
2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$64,035
Per capita income
$36,450
Poverty rate
12.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
56.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,296
Year built
1964
Households that rent
46%
Households that own
54%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
70.6%
Black
4.6%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
14.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
21%
Not Hispanic or Latino
79%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,244 (88%)
Commute time to work
21 mins
Work from home
2,215 (12%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
33.6%
High school graduate or GED
24.7%
Some college or associate degree
12.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 80909 with: El Paso County, CO Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs metro area, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 80909

Total population35,486
Rent$1,296
Year built1964
Household income$64,035
Per capita income$36,450
Poverty rate12.7%
Unemployment rateN/A

El Paso County, CO

Total population742,999
Rent$1,696
Year built1989
Household income$90,363
Per capita income$46,133
Poverty rate8.5%
Unemployment rate4.5%

Colorado Springs, CO

Total population487,887
Rent$1,648
Year built1986
Household income$84,818
Per capita income$46,513
Poverty rate9%
Unemployment rate4.4%

Colorado Springs Metro Area, CO

Total population767,824
Rent$1,699
Year built1989
Household income$90,144
Per capita income$46,283
Poverty rate8.5%
Unemployment rate4.3%

Colorado State

Total population5,862,189
Rent$1,761
Year built1988
Household income$95,470
Per capita income$52,636
Poverty rate9.4%
Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP80909 CountyEl Paso, COCityColorado Springs, COMetro AreaColorado Springs metro area, COStateColoradoCountryUnited States
Total population35,486742,999487,887767,8245,862,189334,922,499
Rent$1,296$1,696$1,648$1,699$1,761$1,413
Year built196419891986198919881980
Household income$64,035$90,363$84,818$90,144$95,470$80,734
Per capita income$36,450$46,133$46,513$46,283$52,636$44,673
Poverty rate12.7%8.5%9%8.5%9.4%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.5%4.4%4.3%4.3%4%

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Summary for 80909

Rent & Income

In 80909, the typical monthly rent is $1,296 and the typical household income is $64,035. Rent here is lower than in both Colorado Springs and Colorado, and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 12.7%, which is higher than in both Colorado Springs and Colorado.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 46% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 56.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 80909 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 80909 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 80909 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,296 5 / 79 from lower rent $1,080 – $2,798
Household income $64,035 73 / 79 from higher income $48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate 12.7% 62 / 79 from lower poverty 2.7% – 32.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Colorado with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 80909

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 5th out of 79 ZIP Codes in Colorado. In Colorado as a whole, the range goes from $1,080 in ZIP 81005 up to $2,798 in ZIP 80516.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 80909 ranks 73rd out of 79 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $48,417 in ZIP 81001 up to $181,049 in ZIP 80108.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 62nd out of 79 ZIP Codes. Across Colorado, figures vary from 2.7% in ZIP 80126 up to 32.6% in ZIP 80521.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 80909 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,296 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 80909

Annual Household Income: $64,035

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 80909

Estimated Rate: 12.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 80909

In ZIP Code 80909, households that rent: 7,412 (46%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 7,412 46%
Owner-Occupied 8,704 54%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 80909

In ZIP Code 80909, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,207 (56.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,207 56.8%
Other renter households 3,205 43.2%
Total renter households 7,412 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 80909

Less than High School: 8,599 people (33.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,316 people (24.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,263 people (12.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,391 people (28.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,569

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.