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Population and households in ZIP 80840
Household size in ZIP 80840
| Period | ZIP 80840 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.25 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.62 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.14 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.97 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 80840 are small: just 2.28 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.25 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 80840
| Period | ZIP 80840 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 20.5 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.2 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 21.5 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 21.5, ZIP 80840 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has climbed from 18.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 80840
| Period | ZIP 80840 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 80840 than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 80840 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Colorado ZIP codes.
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 80840
Renters in ZIP 80840
| Period | ZIP 80840 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 100.0% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 100.0% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 100.0% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 100.0% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | ±0.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 80840 rent: 100.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 28.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher 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 80840
| Period | ZIP 80840 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.5% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −29.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 80840 than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Colorado Springs area. Vacancy has fallen 29.0 points since 2006–10, 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 80840
| Period | ZIP 80840 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | −7 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 80840 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south has the oldest housing. Only 18 of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 80840
| Period | ZIP 80840 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,022 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,404 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,595 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,704 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$682 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 80840 costs $1,704 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Colorado Springs area ($1,897). Rents are up $682 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 80840
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 80840
| Period | ZIP 80840 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.1% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 80840 than nationally: 31.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 80840
| Period | ZIP 80840 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.5% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 80840: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 1.7 points, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 80840 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Colorado ZIP codes.
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 80840
| Period | ZIP 80840 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 80840 has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 11.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 80840 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 80840 | 2.28 | 21.5 | 13.7% | 100.0% | 5.9% | 1966 | $1,704 | 31.4% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 80921 | 2.51 | 43.0 | 5.7% | 25.3% | 4.7% | 2007 | $2,217 | 61.6% | 97.2% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 80919 | 2.41 | 42.9 | 5.6% | 27.3% | 5.5% | 1989 | $1,807 | 61.7% | 97.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 80920 | 2.60 | 37.9 | 7.2% | 34.6% | 4.3% | 1993 | $2,278 | 52.7% | 97.1% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 80132 | 2.80 | 43.6 | 7.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 1999 | $2,120 | 57.4% | 97.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 80918 | 2.46 | 37.3 | 9.8% | 35.4% | 4.6% | 1982 | $1,659 | 38.0% | 95.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 80924 | 2.78 | 33.4 | 8.2% | 34.2% | 2.4% | 2016 | $2,244 | 68.3% | 99.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 80809 | 2.14 | 51.6 | 8.7% | 15.9% | 15.4% | 1977 | $1,561 | 57.0% | 95.3% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 80907 | 2.14 | 40.3 | 8.8% | 43.7% | 5.7% | 1970 | $1,681 | 41.6% | 94.6% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 80819 | 2.10 | 50.3 | 3.6% | 21.9% | 35.7% | 1961 | $1,606 | 50.4% | 96.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 80908 | 2.85 | 40.6 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 2008 | $1,888 | 56.0% | 97.8% | 4.1% |
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 80840. 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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