80903 ZIP Code — Colorado Springs, CO

El Paso County, Colorado

ZIP code 80903 is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, within El Paso County. It covers approximately 5.38 square miles and serves a population of 17,046 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 80903

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $372,900. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $55,184. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17,046
population
5.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
80903 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 80903

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80903. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Colorado Springs Acceptable
Colorado Springs Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
80912 Colorado Springs (0.4 mi) 80950 Colorado Springs (0.4 mi) 80947 Colorado Springs (0.4 mi) 80941 Colorado Springs (0.4 mi) 80977 Colorado Springs (0.4 mi) 80946 Colorado Springs (0.4 mi) 80942 Colorado Springs (0.4 mi) 80997 Colorado Springs (0.4 mi) 80995 Colorado Springs (0.4 mi) 80905 Colorado Springs (1.5 mi) 80910 Colorado Springs (2.7 mi) 80909 Colorado Springs (2.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 17,046
Population density 3,168 / sq mi
State FIPS 08
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 5.38 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 38.8308
Longitude -104.8143
Timezone Mountain (MT)
Area code 719
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.5% 33.8% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 29.2% 32.9% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 14.8% 25.9% 26.9%
Over $200k 3.5% 7.4% 9.6%

Demographics & statistics

17,046
Population
3,168
People per sq mi
33.3
Median age
$55,184
Median household income
$36,022
Per capita income
$372,900
Median home value
$1,145
Median monthly rent
41.8%
Home ownership
21.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
3,815
Housing units
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
344
Under 5
333
308
5–9
299
201
10–14
195
824
15–19
797
1,133
20–24
1,097
1,805
25–34
1,748
1,103
35–44
1,067
858
45–54
830
469
55–59
454
464
60–64
449
806
65–74
781
215
75–84
209
131
85+
126
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,89111.1%
18 and over15,15588.9%
65 and over2,26813.3%
Median age33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.2%
Two or more races 9.8%
Black or African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 2.4%
Other race 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
GroupCount%
White13,01271.2%
Two or more races1,7839.8%
Black or African American1,3597.4%
Hispanic or Latino1,2376.8%
Asian4322.4%
Other race2251.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1991.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander360.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.5% 33.8% 32.5%
$50k – $100k 29.2% 32.9% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 14.8% 25.9% 26.9%
Over $200k 3.5% 7.4% 9.6%
Under $10k 6.9%
$10k–$15k 8.7%
$15k–$25k 9.5%
$25k–$35k 9.4%
$35k–$50k 11.6%
$50k–$75k 16.6%
$75k–$100k 12.4%
$100k–$150k 13.9%
$150k–$200k 6.3%
$200k+ 4.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.9%
$10k–$15k8.7%
$15k–$25k9.5%
$25k–$35k9.4%
$35k–$50k11.6%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k12.4%
$100k–$150k13.9%
$150k–$200k6.3%
$200k+4.7%
Median income$55,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%
$50k–$100k 0.9%
$100k–$150k 3.0%
$150k–$200k 7.1%
$200k–$300k 20.7%
$300k–$500k 41.7%
$500k–$1M 23.1%
$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$372,900
Median rent / month$1,145
Owner occupied41.8%
Renter occupied58.2%
Vacant8.6%
Single-family detached50.4%
Large apartment buildings17.6%
Mobile homes0.8%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)2.03

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20195.4%
2000–20098.4%
1990–19993.3%
1980–19895.3%
1970–19794.2%
1960–19698.4%
1950–19599.9%
1940–19495.6%
1939 or earlier49.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)8.6%
1 bedroom24.3%
2 bedrooms34.4%
3 bedrooms20.7%
4 bedrooms9.2%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle12.7%
1 vehicle45.1%
2 vehicles28.0%
3 or more14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas74.8%
Electricity22.9%
Propane / LP gas0.8%
Wood0.1%
No fuel used1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2,13828.7%
Cohabiting couple4756.4%
Male householder, no spouse2,34131.4%
Female householder, no spouse2,49733.5%
Households with children under 181,11415.0%
Households with seniors (65+)1,81824.4%
Average household size1.87

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married46.8%46.3%
Married30.9%29.6%
Separated2.2%3.7%
Widowed2.7%6.8%
Divorced17.4%13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 3.2%
HS graduate 21.9%
Some college, no degree 24.9%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 24.5%
Graduate / professional 16.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.5%
Bachelor's or higher40.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1703.7%
Kindergarten2014.4%
Elementary school72715.7%
High school2675.8%
College / grad school3,25370.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.8%
Professional & management 11.7%
Retail trade 9.9%
Construction 6.2%
Other services 5.8%
Manufacturing 5.4%
Finance & real estate 4.7%
Public administration 3.8%
Transportation & utilities 3.3%
Information 2.8%
Wholesale trade 0.6%
Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts47.4%
Service19.3%
Sales & office16.4%
Natural resources & construction8.1%
Production & transportation8.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.3%
Government15.2%
Self-employed5.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone63.9%
Carpool7.3%
Public transit0.6%
Walk9.7%
Work from home12.8%
Other means5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)19.9

Poverty

All people 21.5%
Under 18 years 17.0%
18 and over 22.2%
Married-couple families 2.8%
Female-led households 27.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.3%
Retirement income15.4%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP15.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity27.0%
High blood pressure25.3%
High cholesterol26.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Heart disease4.2%
Stroke2.3%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis19.0%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease5.2%
Cancer4.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.0%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.0%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health11.7%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health9.0%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.0%
Visited dentist62.3%
Cholesterol screening85.5%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1,3258.8%
Disability%
Any disability16.8%
Under 189.5%
18–64 years14.4%
65 and over36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.9%
Public insurance37.0%
No insurance10.4%
Uninsured under 192.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only16,36996.0%
Spanish2751.7%
Other Indo-European1390.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander910.6%
Other languages450.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)16,09894.4%
Born in same state15,71292.2%
Born in different state5,39031.6%
Foreign born3862.3%
Naturalized citizen9485.6%
Not a US citizen40342.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2,01211.8%
French1,86510.9%
Arab4752.8%
Polish4432.6%
English2201.3%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian1230.7%
Irish890.5%
German730.4%
Dutch490.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.7%
Internet access92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80903

What city is ZIP code 80903 in?

ZIP code 80903 is primarily assigned to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80903 in?

ZIP code 80903 falls within El Paso County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 80903 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 80903 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80903?

22% of residents in ZIP code 80903 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80903?

The median home value in ZIP code 80903 is $372,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 80903?

ZIP code 80903 has an estimated population of 17,046 residents, with a density of 3,170 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 80903 in?

ZIP code 80903 observes the MST timezone.

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