ZIP 80903 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Colorado Springs city, CO (80903)

Median Income

$59,292

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+779

Wealth inflow

Population

17,045

Unemployment

5.5%

1.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 779 for ZIP 80903 (Colorado Springs city, 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

5.5%+49% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.2%-30% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.0%+37% vs US avg

1,514

Establishments

18,999

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
Construction5.4%
Manufacturing5.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade9.5%
Transportation, utilities3.6%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.3%
Professional, scientific, management12.7%
Education, health care, social28.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services15.8%
Other services4.7%
Public administration5.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80903 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.9%, median income rose 4.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 20.2%.

Median Income

$59,292

-21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate