Provisional grade — derived from this report's measured data points; the county detector suite has not measured this geography yet. The measured ARED Score replaces it on the suite's next run.
ZIP 80919 — Colorado Springs
The 80919 housing market remains resilient with strong demand for well-positioned homes, despite a slight year-over-year softening in median prices. Inventory levels are increasing, providing buyers with more options, while the area's high-quality school district continues to drive long-term desirability. Market conditions are currently balanced, reflecting a shift away from the rapid appreciation seen in previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and professionals seeking access to top-rated schools, outdoor recreation, and a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to the Colorado Springs employment core.
Median prices moved down 1.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 2 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80919, El Paso County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is primarily served by the highly-regarded Academy District 20, which is characterized as one of the most active and desirable school districts in the Pikes Peak region.
The region faces ongoing wildfire risk common to the Colorado Front Range, necessitating careful attention to property insurance coverage and mitigation.
The area benefits from proximity to major employers in the aerospace, defense, and technology sectors within the broader Colorado Springs economy.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents typically commute via I-25 or local arterials toward the Colorado Springs employment core, with average commute times reflecting suburban traffic patterns.
The ZIP features extensive access to the foothills, including proximity to Ute Valley Park, various hiking trails, and local golf courses, with convenient shopping centers located along the I-25 corridor.
The rental market remains stable with moderate demand, though investors should note the current metro-wide rent trajectory and vacancy pressures.
The local economy is anchored by the defense, aerospace, and technology sectors, with significant employment contributions from nearby military installations and corporate campuses.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with I-25 serving as the main north-south artery connecting the area to the broader region.
Development is focused on infill and residential expansion in the northern reaches of the city, consistent with regional growth plans.
The El Paso County Assessor conducts biennial reappraisals to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to various special districts, including Academy District 20 and local utility/fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by wildfire risk and historical hail damage, leading to a cautious market posture.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 80919.
A large natural area featuring extensive hiking and mountain biking trails with scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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