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ZIP 80904

Pop. 21,158·El Paso County·137th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,607/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.5%
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
-$358
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ZIP 80904 · $1,607
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,284/yr
At $1,607/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.5% YoY, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80904 (Colorado Springs, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 45.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,158
Median income
$69,814
Median age
46.6
Renters
43.7%
Age distribution
25.8%
20.6%
14.2%
27.9%
Under 1811.5%
18–3425.8%
35–5420.6%
55–6414.2%
65+27.9%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
79.4%
13.6%
White79.4%
Black2.2%
Hispanic13.6%
Asian1.3%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
18.7%
32.4%
45.7%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+45.7%
Housing tenure
56.3%
43.7%
Owner56.3%
Renter43.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80904 in Colorado Springs, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,242 → $1,607
up 29.4%
Income
$60,301 → $69,814
up 15.8%
Population
21,162 → 21,158
up 0.0%
Renter share
39.6% → 43.7%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
43.7% → 45.7%
+2.0 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80904 in Colorado Springs, CO has climbed from $1,242 to $1,607, a 29.4% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $60,301 to $69,814 across the same window, up 15.8% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 43.7% of households, compared with 39.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 45.7% of adults here, versus 43.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80904 in Colorado Springs, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80904 covers Colorado Springs, CO. The median rent here is $1,607/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($69,814/yr), ZIP 80904 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80904?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80904 (Colorado Springs, CO) is $1,607. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80904 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80904's median rent of $1,607/mo is $358 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80904 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80904 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #137 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,607/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80904?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,607/mo in ZIP 80904. The local median household income is $69,814/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80904?

Rent in ZIP 80904 has increased 12.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80904 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80904 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,607/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($69,814/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80904 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80904 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.7% of ZIP 80904 households are renters, while 56.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80904 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80904 compare to the rest of Colorado Springs?

ZIP 80904 is more affordable than Colorado Springs overall. At $1,607/mo, it's $132 below the Colorado Springs citywide median of $1,739/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80904 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80904 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,607/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 80904's median household income ($69,814/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80904 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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