80906 ZIP Code — Colorado Springs, CO

El Paso County, Colorado

ZIP code 80906 is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 45.58 square miles and serves a population of 38,732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80906

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $505,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

The gap between median ($83,724) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 80906 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

38,732

population

45.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80906 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80906

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80906. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colorado Springs	Acceptable
Colorado Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80902 Colorado Springs (3.2 mi) 80905 Colorado Springs (3.2 mi) 80903 Colorado Springs (4.5 mi) 80912 Colorado Springs (4.5 mi) 80947 Colorado Springs (4.5 mi) 80942 Colorado Springs (4.5 mi) 80997 Colorado Springs (4.5 mi) 80941 Colorado Springs (4.5 mi) 80995 Colorado Springs (4.5 mi) 80946 Colorado Springs (4.5 mi) 80977 Colorado Springs (4.5 mi) 80950 Colorado Springs (4.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	38,732
Population density	850 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	45.58 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	38.7723
Longitude	-104.8493
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	33.8%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	25.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	14.4%	7.4%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

38,732

Population

850

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$83,724

Median household income

$54,351

Per capita income

$505,500

Median home value

$1,556

Median monthly rent

64.3%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

11,174

Housing units

48.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,354

Under 5

1,388

1,070

5–9

1,098

1,166

10–14

1,196

926

15–19

949

1,302

20–24

1,335

2,853

25–34

2,927

2,252

35–44

2,309

2,114

45–54

2,169

1,140

55–59

1,170

1,152

60–64

1,182

2,167

65–74

2,223

1,098

75–84

1,127

526

85+

539

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,364	21.6%
18 and over	30,368	78.4%
65 and over	7,680	19.8%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.2%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Black or African American 3.6%

Asian 3.1%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	30,198	72.2%
Two or more races	4,180	10%
Hispanic or Latino	3,100	7.4%
Black or African American	1,521	3.6%
Asian	1,285	3.1%
Other race	785	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	612	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	151	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	33.8%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	32.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	25.9%	26.9%
Over $200k	14.4%	7.4%	9.6%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 18.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	18.2%
Median income	$83,724

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 24.9%

$500k–$1M 43.8%

$1M+ 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$505,500
Median rent / month	$1,556
Owner occupied	64.3%
Renter occupied	35.7%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	58.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.2%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	26.7%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	26.8%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	12.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.1%
Electricity	20.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,602	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	794	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,542	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,507	22.7%
Households with children under 18	4,397	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,226	33.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	17.6%
Married	58.9%	59.9%
Separated	1.0%	1.6%
Widowed	2.5%	8.6%
Divorced	12.2%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 17.4%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 26.4%

Graduate / professional 21.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	48.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	552	6.6%
Kindergarten	460	5.5%
Elementary school	3,603	43.3%
High school	1,686	20.3%
College / grad school	2,015	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Professional & management 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Public administration 5.9%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.7%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.8%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4,669	16.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	35,990	92.9%
Spanish	1,190	3.3%
Other Indo-European	797	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	113	0.3%
Other languages	268	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,131	93.3%
Born in same state	34,999	90.4%
Born in different state	11,308	29.2%
Foreign born	1,132	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,601	6.7%
Not a US citizen	1,832	70.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,828	12.5%
Italian	4,377	11.3%
Arab	1,535	4%
Polish	727	1.9%
English	695	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	250	0.6%
Dutch	152	0.4%
Norwegian	138	0.4%
German	73	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	96.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80906

What city is ZIP code 80906 in?

ZIP code 80906 is primarily assigned to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80906 in?

ZIP code 80906 falls within El Paso County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 80906 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 80906 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 80906?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80906?

The median home value in ZIP code 80906 is $505,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 80906?

ZIP code 80906 has an estimated population of 38,732 residents, with a density of 850 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 80906 in?

ZIP code 80906 observes the MST timezone.