Zip code 80916: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 80916
80916 is a suburban zip code in Colorado Springs, Colorado (El Paso County), covering 18 sq mi of land. About 41,104 people live here, or 2,235 per square mile. The median resident is 29.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $67,127 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $326,300, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 54% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,620 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.6 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and sales. 30% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 80916 compares
- 97thU.S. 22% · CO 21%29th of 484 in CO
- Diversity index70.194thU.S. 61.4 · CO 52.57th of 484 in CO
- Veterans11.9%94thU.S. 6.2% · CO 7.5%106th of 484 in CO
- 90thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CO 4.6%39th of 483 in CO
- Uninsured rate12.5%82ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · CO 7.7%83rd of 481 in CO
- 75thU.S. 51.1% · CO 52.9%145th of 447 in CO
- Poverty rate16.2%74thU.S. 12.5% · CO 9.4%91st of 482 in CO
- Population41,10469thU.S. 334,922,499 · CO 5,862,18931st of 484 in CO
- Broadband access94.1%67thU.S. 91% · CO 93.5%187th of 482 in CO
- Healthcare workers10.7%67thU.S. 9.7% · CO 8.8%122nd of 483 in CO
- 63rdU.S. 14.1% · CO 9.8%53rd of 484 in CO
- Median gross rent$1,62062ndU.S. $1,413 · CO $1,761189th of 400 in CO
- Population density2,235/sq mi59thU.S. 95/sq mi · CO 57/sq mi90th of 484 in CO
- Median home value$326,30048thU.S. $332,700 · CO $539,400334th of 461 in CO
- Tech workers2.5%43rdU.S. 3.8% · CO 5.2%240th of 483 in CO
- Median household income$67,12732ndU.S. $80,734 · CO $95,470328th of 460 in CO
- Work from home9.3%30thU.S. 15.1% · CO 21%362nd of 483 in CO
- Average commute22.6 min27thU.S. 26.4 min · CO 25.2 min294th of 450 in CO
- 27thU.S. 10% · CO 11.3%416th of 483 in CO
- Government workers10.9%26thU.S. 14.5% · CO 14.5%389th of 483 in CO
- Homeownership rate54.3%23rdU.S. 65.2% · CO 66.2%426th of 482 in CO
- Median earnings per worker$40,16322ndU.S. $49,666 · CO $56,473390th of 478 in CO
- Housing vacancy3.9%21stU.S. 10.1% · CO 8.3%374th of 482 in CO
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CO 45.7%411th of 484 in CO
- Per capita income$27,35012thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CO $52,636444th of 483 in CO
- 11thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · CO 0.459353rd of 480 in CO
- Median age29.43rdU.S. 38.9 · CO 37.7469th of 484 in CO
- 3rdU.S. 17.2% · CO 15.6%458th of 484 in CO
| Measure | 80916 | El Paso | CO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 31% | 23.1% | 21% | 22% | 29th of 484 | |
| Diversity index | 70.1 | 52.7 | 52.5 | 61.4 | 7th of 484 | |
| Veterans | 11.9% | 15.6% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 106th of 484 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.7% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 39th of 483 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.5% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.4% | 83rd of 481 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 57.4% | 54.8% | 52.9% | 51.1% | 145th of 447 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 91st of 482 | |
| Population | 41,104 | 742,999 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 | 31st of 484 | |
| Broadband access | 94.1% | 94.8% | 93.5% | 91% | 187th of 482 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.7% | 9.9% | 8.8% | 9.7% | 122nd of 483 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.4% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 14.1% | 53rd of 484 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,620 | $1,696 | $1,761 | $1,413 | 189th of 400 | |
| Population density | 2,235/sq mi | 349/sq mi | 57/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 90th of 484 | |
| Median home value | $326,300 | $461,000 | $539,400 | $332,700 | 334th of 461 | |
| Tech workers | 2.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 240th of 483 | |
| Median household income | $67,127 | $90,363 | $95,470 | $80,734 | 328th of 460 | |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 16.8% | 21% | 15.1% | 362nd of 483 | |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 23.5 min | 25.2 min | 26.4 min | 294th of 450 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.6% | 10.2% | 11.3% | 10% | 416th of 483 | |
| Government workers | 10.9% | 16.7% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 389th of 483 | |
| Homeownership rate | 54.3% | 66.2% | 66.2% | 65.2% | 426th of 482 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,163 | $51,379 | $56,473 | $49,666 | 390th of 478 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.9% | 4.4% | 8.3% | 10.1% | 374th of 482 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.1% | 41.9% | 45.7% | 35.7% | 411th of 484 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,350 | $46,133 | $52,636 | $44,673 | 444th of 483 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.384 | 0.428 | 0.459 | 0.483 | 353rd of 480 | |
| Median age | 29.4 | 35.1 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 469th of 484 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 7.7% | 14% | 15.6% | 17.2% | 458th of 484 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White37%
- Black15%
- Hispanic36%
- Asian3%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial8%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 15,076
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 68.4%
- Married couples
- 43.1%
- Living alone
- 26.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.9%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 15,684
- Owner-occupied
- 54.3%
- Vacant
- 3.9%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 57.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 31.2%
- Home value to income
- 4.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 80916 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,515 | $74,888 |
| Service | $33,984 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $34,709 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $50,556 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $35,893 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.6%
- Households with broadband
- 94.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.7%
- No internet access
- 4.6%
- Without health insurance
- 12.5%
- Limited-English households
- 4.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Colorado Springs
- State
- Colorado
- County
- El Paso County
- Center point
- 38.8025° N, 104.7087° W
- Land area
- 18 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Colorado Springs100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 80916
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80914 | Colorado Springs, CO | 1.5 mi | — |
| 80915 | Colorado Springs, CO | 3.3 mi | $72,352 |
| 80911 | Colorado Springs, CO | 3.5 mi | $87,093 |
| 80910 | Colorado Springs, CO | 3.6 mi | $61,969 |
| 80925 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4.1 mi | $106,953 |
| 80909 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4.9 mi | $64,035 |
| 80939 | Colorado Springs, CO | 5.2 mi | — |
| 80929 | Colorado Springs, CO | 5.6 mi | $135,257 |
| 80951 | Colorado Springs, CO | 5.9 mi | $108,010 |
| 80903 | Colorado Springs, CO | 6 mi | $61,768 |
| 80917 | Colorado Springs, CO | 6.1 mi | $72,991 |
| 80922 | Colorado Springs, CO | 6.1 mi | $108,019 |
Zip codes like 80916 elsewhere
Questions about 80916
What city is zip code 80916?
80916 is assigned to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 80916 in?
80916 is in El Paso County, Colorado.
What is the population of 80916?
About 41,104 people live in 80916, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 80916 in?
80916 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 80916?
The median household income in 80916 is $67,127.
What zip codes are near 80916?
The closest zip codes to 80916 are 80914, 80915, 80911, 80910, 80925.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 80916, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.