ZIP 80902 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Fort Carson CDP, CO (80902)

Median Income

$65,255

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+545

Wealth inflow

Population

11,917

Unemployment

3.3%

0.4pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 545 for ZIP 80902 (Fort Carson CDP, CO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.3%-10% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.2%-81% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

2.8%-76% vs US avg

Establishments

129

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction1.8%
Manufacturing1.8%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Retail trade17.7%
Transportation, utilities3.8%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.7%
Professional, scientific, management3.6%
Education, health care, social33.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services14.2%
Other services6.7%
Public administration9.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80902 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.9%, median income rose 6.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased NaN%.

Median Income

$65,255

-13% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate