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Population and households in ZIP 80816
Household size in ZIP 80816
| Period | ZIP 80816 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.47 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
ZIP 80816 is a place of small households, averaging 2.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 80816
| Period | ZIP 80816 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.7 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.8 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.4 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.2 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 80816 skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 49.7, in line with the national trend. Only one other Colorado ZIP code with 5,000+ people is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 80816
| Period | ZIP 80816 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in ZIP 80816, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 80816
Renters in ZIP 80816
| Period | ZIP 80816 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.3% of households in ZIP 80816 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 27.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only six of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 80816
| Period | ZIP 80816 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 80816: 19.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 13.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 80816
| Period | ZIP 80816 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 80816 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The Colorado Springs area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 80816
| Period | ZIP 80816 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $772 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $947 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,341 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,064 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,292 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 80816 costs $2,064 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,292 a month from 2006–10, a 167% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 80816
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 80816
| Period | ZIP 80816 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 80816 (33.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Colorado Springs area overall (42.0%). The share with a degree has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 80816
| Period | ZIP 80816 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 80816: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Colorado Springs area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 80816
| Period | ZIP 80816 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 80816 than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 80816 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 80816 | 2.01 | 55.2 | 4.7% | 8.3% | 19.4% | 1992 | $2,064 | 33.5% | 96.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 80814 | 2.08 | 52.5 | 5.5% | 15.5% | 14.4% | 1993 | $1,569 | 36.8% | 98.3% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 80827 | 2.02 | 60.1 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 45.2% | 1985 | $2,131 | 39.9% | 95.2% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 80863 | 2.26 | 45.4 | 6.6% | 21.5% | 4.9% | 1990 | $1,915 | 43.3% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 80819 | 2.10 | 50.3 | 3.6% | 21.9% | 35.7% | 1961 | $1,606 | 50.4% | 96.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 80809 | 2.14 | 51.6 | 8.7% | 15.9% | 15.4% | 1977 | $1,561 | 57.0% | 95.3% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 80829 | 1.99 | 46.4 | 8.5% | 38.2% | 9.8% | 1956 | $1,363 | 54.1% | 97.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 80904 | 1.92 | 45.8 | 6.2% | 43.1% | 6.3% | 1967 | $1,541 | 46.8% | 96.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 80840 | 2.28 | 21.5 | 13.7% | 100.0% | 5.9% | 1966 | $1,704 | 31.4% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 80919 | 2.41 | 42.9 | 5.6% | 27.3% | 5.5% | 1989 | $1,807 | 61.7% | 97.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 80907 | 2.14 | 40.3 | 8.8% | 43.7% | 5.7% | 1970 | $1,681 | 41.6% | 94.6% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 80816. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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