ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 80908

Pop. 25,486·El Paso County·89th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,925/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$7
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 80908 · $1,925
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,680
4 BR+
$3,150
Research median
$1,900/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80908 is 2% below its high of $1,965 in April 2025, at $1,925 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80908 changed +0.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($133,965) is $3,349 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,150).

Rank in Colorado Springs

15th cheapest of 21 ZIP codes in Colorado Springs.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80908. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$23,100/yr
At $1,925/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80908 (Colorado Springs, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 57.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,486
Median income
$133,965
Median age
39
Renters
8.9%
Age distribution
28.8%
14.6%
27.5%
14.3%
14.9%
Under 1828.8%
18–3414.6%
35–5427.5%
55–6414.3%
65+14.9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
79%
White79%
Black4.9%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian2.3%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
28.9%
57.2%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma12%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+57.2%
Housing tenure
91.1%
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80908 in Colorado Springs, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$120,204 → $133,965
up 11.4%
Population
20,622 → 25,486
up 23.6%
Renter share
7.5% → 8.9%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
55.4% → 57.2%
+1.8 pts

Household income in the area moved from $120,204 to $133,965 across the same window, up 11.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,622 to 25,486 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.6% change.

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About renting in ZIP 80908

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80908 covers Colorado Springs, CO. The median rent here is $1,925/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($133,965/yr), ZIP 80908 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80908?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,925/mo in ZIP 80908. The local median household income is $133,965/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80908?

Rent in ZIP 80908 has risen 0.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2% below its high of $1,965 in April 2025.

How does ZIP 80908 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80908 is in the middle among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #89 of 168 at $1,925/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80908 changed +0.8%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 80908 compare to the rest of Colorado Springs?

At $1,925/mo, ZIP 80908 is $208 above the Colorado Springs citywide median of $1,717/mo. It is the 15th cheapest of 21 ZIP codes in Colorado Springs.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,925/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 80908's median household income ($133,965/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80908 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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