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ZIP 80922

Pop. 30,453·El Paso County·67th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,030/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$98
Reported rents
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ZIP 80922 · $2,030
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,960
4 BR+
$3,370
Research median
$2,130/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

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 80922 usually run 1.6% below trend in January and 1.3% above it in June, about $59 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 80922 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 80922 changed +5.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80922 rose 39% while median household income rose 23.6% ($87,375 to $108,019). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 80922 is 37.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($108,019) is $2,700 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,130); a 3-bedroom is $2,960.

Rank in Colorado Springs

18th cheapest of 21 ZIP codes in Colorado Springs.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 80917, 2 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,517/mo), about $6,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 80922. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$24,360/yr
At $2,030/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80922 (Colorado Springs, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,453
Median income
$108,019
Median age
34
Renters
30.2%
Age distribution
25.6%
27.1%
27.3%
Under 1825.6%
18–3427.1%
35–5427.3%
55–6410.2%
65+9.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.3%
19.6%
White68.3%
Black5.2%
Hispanic19.6%
Asian3.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
19.4%
35.3%
40.7%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma19.4%
Some college35.3%
Bachelor's+40.7%
Housing tenure
69.8%
30.2%
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80922 in Colorado Springs, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,620 → $2,030
up 25.3%
Income
$95,055 → $108,019
up 13.6%
Population
29,623 → 30,453
up 2.8%
Renter share
26.1% → 30.2%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 40.7%
+0.3 pts
Median age
32.4 → 34
+1.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 80922 in Colorado Springs, CO paid around $1,620 a month. That figure now sits near $2,030, up 25.3% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80922 in Colorado Springs, CO now reports about $108,019, up from $95,055 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 80922 in Colorado Springs, CO adding about 830 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 26.1% to 30.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80922 in Colorado Springs, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 80922 covers Colorado Springs, CO. The median rent here is $2,030/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($108,019/yr), ZIP 80922 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80922?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,030/mo in ZIP 80922. The local median household income is $108,019/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80922?

Rent in ZIP 80922 has risen 5.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 80922?

Asking rents in ZIP 80922 are usually lowest in January, about 1.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $59 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 80922?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 80922 rose 39% while median household income rose 23.6%, from $87,375 to $108,019. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 80922 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80922 is in the middle among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #67 of 168 at $2,030/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 80922 changed +5.8%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 80922 compare to the rest of Colorado Springs?

At $2,030/mo, ZIP 80922 is $313 above the Colorado Springs citywide median of $1,717/mo. It is the 18th cheapest of 21 ZIP codes in Colorado Springs.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,030/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 80922's median household income ($108,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80922 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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