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Population and households in ZIP 80903
Household size in ZIP 80903
| Period | ZIP 80903 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.81 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.89 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.93 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.72 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 80903 are small: just 1.72 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 edged down from 1.81 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 80903
| Period | ZIP 80903 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.2 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 80903 is young: half of its residents are under 35.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 36.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 80903
| Period | ZIP 80903 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 80903: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 80903 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 80903
Renters in ZIP 80903
| Period | ZIP 80903 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.1% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.2% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.7% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.6% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 80903 rent: 59.6% 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, 30.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 80903
| Period | ZIP 80903 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 80903 than nationally: 11.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. ZIP 80903 has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Colorado ZIP codes.
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 80903
| Period | ZIP 80903 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 80903 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north. Of the 220 Colorado ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 80903
| Period | ZIP 80903 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $704 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $776 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $896 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,387 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$683 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 80903 runs $1,387 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $683 a month since 2006–10, up 97%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 80903
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 80903
| Period | ZIP 80903 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.2% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.8% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.7 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 80903 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
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 80903
| Period | ZIP 80903 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 80903: 95.6% 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. The share with a diploma is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 80903
| Period | ZIP 80903 | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 80903: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 80903 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 80903 | 1.72 | 35.2 | 6.0% | 59.6% | 11.5% | 1956 | $1,387 | 48.8% | 95.6% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 80905 | 1.99 | 38.7 | 8.8% | 52.6% | 7.5% | 1967 | $1,539 | 36.1% | 93.2% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 80909 | 2.22 | 39.8 | 10.8% | 46.6% | 6.3% | 1965 | $1,418 | 28.6% | 91.5% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 80904 | 1.92 | 45.8 | 6.2% | 43.1% | 6.3% | 1967 | $1,541 | 46.8% | 96.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 80907 | 2.14 | 40.3 | 8.8% | 43.7% | 5.7% | 1970 | $1,681 | 41.6% | 94.6% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 80910 | 2.41 | 34.6 | 15.5% | 53.5% | 7.0% | 1979 | $1,431 | 25.7% | 88.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 80906 | 2.37 | 42.1 | 8.4% | 34.5% | 7.6% | 1982 | $1,779 | 52.4% | 96.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 80916 | 2.83 | 30.0 | 18.4% | 44.1% | 6.1% | 1989 | $1,758 | 18.6% | 88.0% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 80829 | 1.99 | 46.4 | 8.5% | 38.2% | 9.8% | 1956 | $1,363 | 54.1% | 97.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 80917 | 2.29 | 36.8 | 10.4% | 41.1% | 2.4% | 1981 | $1,562 | 33.4% | 93.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 80915 | 2.67 | 32.3 | 11.6% | 29.1% | 6.5% | 1984 | $1,582 | 27.0% | 92.8% | 6.6% |
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 80903. 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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