ZIP 80921 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Colorado Springs city, CO (80921)

Median Income

$143,996

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,152

Wealth inflow

Population

25,207

Unemployment

3.6%

0.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,152 for ZIP 80921 (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

3.6%-1% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.7%-73% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

1.9%-84% vs US avg

826

Establishments

19,467

Employees

~24 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction5.5%
Manufacturing7.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade7.3%
Transportation, utilities1.6%
Information3.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate11.7%
Professional, scientific, management15.3%
Education, health care, social24.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.1%
Other services6.6%
Public administration6.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 80921 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.9%, median income fell 2.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 16.2%.

Median Income

$143,996

+92% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate