ZIP 80906 — 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 Colorado Springs city, CO (80906)

Median Income

$88,047

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,709

Wealth inflow

Population

37,403

Unemployment

5.5%

1.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,709 for ZIP 80906 (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

3.2%-48% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.5%-36% vs US avg

1,121

Establishments

17,107

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction6.5%
Manufacturing6.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade12.4%
Transportation, utilities3.9%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.3%
Professional, scientific, management15.5%
Education, health care, social20.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.8%
Other services5.0%
Public administration6.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80906 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.6%, median income rose 3.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 20.7%.

Median Income

$88,047

+17% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate