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Colorado Springs, CO — ZIP 80908

Population: 25,486 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 80908 (Colorado Springs, CO) is $666,186 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $640,115 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,037/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winter weather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$666,186

Typical home value

-1.8%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$666,186
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.0%
5-year appreciation
+11.4%
10-year appreciation
+78.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$684,904
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
$640,115
Median list price
$644,000
Median price per sqft
$237
1-year sale-price change
-7.1%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
170
For-sale inventory
244
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
335
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,037/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
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
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an, El Paso County Colorado School District 49, Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co
Schools include
Edith Wolford Elementary School, Pine Creek High School, Encompass Heights Elementary School, Grand Peak Academy, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, hail, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
10
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
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°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 annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,773
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,653

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Mountain View Ranch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
UCH-MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES, Evans ACH (FT Carson)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+933 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2010
Housing built before 1970
4.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,228
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
84.2%

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 80908State medianUS median
Typical home value$666,186$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$640,115$495,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,037/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,228$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 typical home value in ZIP 80908?
$666,186.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80908?
$640,115.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80908?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80908?
Typical rent: $2,037/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80908?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, hail, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is ZIP 80908 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 80908. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80908?
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 80908?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80908?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80908?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 80908 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80908?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80908?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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