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ZIP 80951

Pop. 5,219·El Paso County·47th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,267/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.4%
vs US Median
+$302
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ZIP 80951 · $2,267
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,960
2 BR
$2,320
3 BR
$3,230
4 BR+
$3,670
Research median
$2,320/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
$27,204/yr
At $2,267/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyEl Paso County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80951 (Colorado Springs, CO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,219
Median income
$108,010
Median age
29.2
Renters
23.9%
Age distribution
32.6%
36.8%
21%
Under 1832.6%
18–3436.8%
35–5421%
55–646.4%
65+3.3%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
48.9%
24.2%
13.3%
White48.9%
Black8.4%
Hispanic24.2%
Asian5.2%
Other13.3%
Education (25+)
17%
40.1%
32%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma17%
Some college40.1%
Bachelor's+32%
Housing tenure
76.1%
23.9%
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80951 in Colorado Springs, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,445 → $108,010
up 31.0%
Population
5,357 → 5,219
down 2.6%
Renter share
21.2% → 23.9%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
44.7% → 32%
-12.7 pts
Median age
26 → 29.2
+3.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $82,445 to $108,010 across the same window, up 31.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,357 to 5,219 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 23.9% of households rent today, against 21.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 44.7% to 32%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80951 covers Colorado Springs, CO. The median rent here is $2,267/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($108,010/yr), ZIP 80951 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80951?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80951 (Colorado Springs, CO) is $2,267. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80951 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80951's median rent of $2,267/mo is $302 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80951 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80951 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #47 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,267/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80951?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,267/mo in ZIP 80951. The local median household income is $108,010/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80951?

Rent in ZIP 80951 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 80951 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80951 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,267/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($108,010/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80951 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80951 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.9% of ZIP 80951 households are renters, while 76.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80951 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80951 compare to the rest of Colorado Springs?

ZIP 80951 is pricier than Colorado Springs as a whole. At $2,267/mo, it's $528 above the Colorado Springs citywide median of $1,739/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80951 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80951 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,267/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 80951's median household income ($108,010/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80951 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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