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Colorado springs, CO — ZIP 80904

Population: 21,158 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80904 (Colorado springs, CO) is $433,099 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $482,500 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,626/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$433,099

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$433,099
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
+2.0%
10-year appreciation
+69.9%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$472,247
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$482,500
Median list price
$499,998
Median price per sqft
$260
1-year sale-price change
-3.3%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
86
For-sale inventory
159
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
159
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
53 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,626/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,129/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,621/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,245/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,574/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
State Charter School Institute, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Schools include
Mountain Song Community School, Coronado High School, Holmes Middle School, Howbert Elementary School, Midland Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
18.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
249
Days with Moderate air quality
116
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
475
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,497
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,890

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (22 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
USAF Academy Airfield (AFF) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC, COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN PUEBLO, UCH-MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
135
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+933 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
45.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,655
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
79.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
253,988
Average weekly wage
$1,346
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,707

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 80904State medianUS median
Median home value$433,099$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$482,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,626/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,655$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 80904?
$433,099.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80904?
$482,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80904?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80904?
Typical rent: $1,626/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80904?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 80904 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80904?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80904?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80904?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80904?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80904 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80904?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80904?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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