ZIP 80909 — 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 (80909)

Median Income

$61,777

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,653

Wealth inflow

Population

36,171

Unemployment

6.2%

2.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,653 for ZIP 80909 (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

6.2%+67% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-44% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.5%+49% vs US avg

1,210

Establishments

18,068

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.2%
Construction9.2%
Manufacturing5.0%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Retail trade16.6%
Transportation, utilities3.7%
Information2.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.7%
Professional, scientific, management13.0%
Education, health care, social21.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.3%
Other services6.2%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80909 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.8%, median income rose 10.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.7%.

Median Income

$61,777

-18% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate