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ZIP 80921

Pop. 26,551·El Paso County·103rd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,895/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$70
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ZIP 80921 · $1,895
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,950
2 BR
$2,310
3 BR
$3,210
4 BR+
$3,650
Research median
$2,310/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
$22,740/yr
At $1,895/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80921 (Colorado Springs, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,551
Median income
$141,659
Median age
44.3
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
23.6%
15.4%
27.2%
15.7%
18.2%
Under 1823.6%
18–3415.4%
35–5427.2%
55–6415.7%
65+18.2%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
79.6%
White79.6%
Black1.7%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian4.7%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
24.3%
63%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma10.3%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+63%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80921 in Colorado Springs, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,618 → $1,895
up 17.1%
Income
$131,696 → $141,659
up 7.6%
Population
22,725 → 26,551
up 16.8%
Renter share
21% → 26.7%
+5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
65.3% → 63%
-2.3 pts
Median age
44.8 → 44.3
-0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 80921 in Colorado Springs, CO has increased 17.1% since 2021, going from about $1,618 per month to roughly $1,895 today. Census figures show median household income at $141,659 today, compared with $131,696 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,725 to 26,551 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.8% change. About 26.7% of households rent today, against 21% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 65.3% to 63%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80921 covers Colorado Springs, CO. The median rent here is $1,895/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($141,659/yr), ZIP 80921 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80921?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80921 (Colorado Springs, CO) is $1,895. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80921 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80921's median rent of $1,895/mo is $70 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80921 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80921 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #103 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,895/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80921?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,895/mo in ZIP 80921. The local median household income is $141,659/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80921?

Rent in ZIP 80921 has increased 6.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80921 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80921 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,895/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($141,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80921 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80921 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of ZIP 80921 households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80921 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80921 compare to the rest of Colorado Springs?

ZIP 80921 is pricier than Colorado Springs as a whole. At $1,895/mo, it's $156 above the Colorado Springs citywide median of $1,739/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80921 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80921 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,895/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 80921's median household income ($141,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80921 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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