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ZIP 80917

Pop. 30,398·El Paso County·156th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,385/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
+6.8%
vs US Median
-$580
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ZIP 80917 · $1,385
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,550/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
$16,620/yr
At $1,385/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, +6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80917 (Colorado Springs, CO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 33% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,398
Median income
$72,991
Median age
34.8
Renters
41.4%
Age distribution
20%
30.3%
22.9%
16.5%
Under 1820%
18–3430.3%
35–5422.9%
55–6410.4%
65+16.5%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.7%
20.7%
White73.7%
Black3.9%
Hispanic20.7%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
22.8%
37.5%
33%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college37.5%
Bachelor's+33%
Housing tenure
58.6%
41.4%
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80917 in Colorado Springs, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,132 → $1,385
up 22.3%
Income
$62,918 → $72,991
up 16.0%
Population
31,614 → 30,398
down 3.8%
Renter share
38.4% → 41.4%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 33%
+1.0 pts
Median age
33.8 → 34.8
+1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 80917 in Colorado Springs, CO has increased from $1,132 to $1,385, a 22.3% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,918 in 2021 to $72,991 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 31,614 residents to roughly 30,398. Renters now make up 41.4% of households, compared with 38.4% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 80917 in Colorado Springs, CO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80917 covers Colorado Springs, CO. The median rent here is $1,385/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($72,991/yr), ZIP 80917 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80917?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80917 (Colorado Springs, CO) is $1,385. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80917 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80917's median rent of $1,385/mo is $580 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80917 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80917 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #156 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,385/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80917?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,385/mo in ZIP 80917. The local median household income is $72,991/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80917?

Rent in ZIP 80917 has increased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80917 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80917 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,385/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($72,991/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80917 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80917 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.4% of ZIP 80917 households are renters, while 58.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80917 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80917 compare to the rest of Colorado Springs?

ZIP 80917 is more affordable than Colorado Springs overall. At $1,385/mo, it's $354 below the Colorado Springs citywide median of $1,739/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80917 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80917 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,385/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 80917's median household income ($72,991/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80917 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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