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ZIP 80905

Pop. 16,672·El Paso County·148th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,532/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.2%
Month-over-Month
+9.4%
vs US Median
-$433
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ZIP 80905 · $1,532
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,540/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
$18,384/yr
At $1,532/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.2% YoY, +9.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80905 (Colorado Springs, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,672
Median income
$63,281
Median age
35.7
Renters
51.8%
Age distribution
15.3%
33.4%
24.7%
16.2%
Under 1815.3%
18–3433.4%
35–5424.7%
55–6410.5%
65+16.2%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
70.9%
23.2%
White70.9%
Black5.2%
Hispanic23.2%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
21.2%
34.1%
37.7%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
48.2%
51.8%
Owner48.2%
Renter51.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80905 in Colorado Springs, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,152 → $1,532
up 33.0%
Income
$55,035 → $63,281
up 15.0%
Population
16,717 → 16,672
down 0.3%
Renter share
50.3% → 51.8%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
39.8% → 37.7%
-2.1 pts

Rent in ZIP 80905 in Colorado Springs, CO has climbed 33.0% since 2021, going from about $1,152 per month to roughly $1,532 today. Household income in the area moved from $55,035 to $63,281 across the same window, up 15.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 51.8% of households rent today, against 50.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 39.8% to 37.7%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80905 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 80905 covers Colorado Springs, CO. The median rent here is $1,532/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($63,281/yr), ZIP 80905 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80905?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80905 (Colorado Springs, CO) is $1,532. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80905 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80905's median rent of $1,532/mo is $433 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80905 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80905 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #148 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,532/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80905?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,532/mo in ZIP 80905. The local median household income is $63,281/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80905?

Rent in ZIP 80905 has increased 15.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80905 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80905 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,532/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($63,281/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80905 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80905 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.8% of ZIP 80905 households are renters, while 48.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80905 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80905 compare to the rest of Colorado Springs?

ZIP 80905 is more affordable than Colorado Springs overall. At $1,532/mo, it's $207 below the Colorado Springs citywide median of $1,739/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80905 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80905 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,532/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 80905's median household income ($63,281/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80905 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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