Best In Colorado Real Estate™: Colorado Springs

75% of ZIP codes in Colorado Springs now have median gross rent above $1,500 — a structural shift in affordability. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024, published October 25, 2026. The finding reveals that affordability is no longer a regional concern but a ZIP-code-level filter, reshaping who can live where. This shift is not just about prices; it’s about access, equity, and long-term economic resilience. What does this mean for your investment, hiring, or relocation strategy? Share your perspective. Share of Zip Codes With Median Gross Rent Above $1,500, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 ZIP 80927 — $3,195 #2 ZIP 80816 — $2,415 #3 ZIP 80831 — $2,411 #4 ZIP 80951 — $2,317 #5 ZIP 80925 — $2,313 #6 ZIP 80840 — $2,264 #7 ZIP 80924 — $2,187 #8 ZIP 80902 — $2,185 #9 ZIP 80921 — $2,140 #10 ZIP 80922 — $2,069 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Thomson M (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=61031758; Slide 2: mark byzewski (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=143755374; Slide 3: Lumen Wilde (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=166565977; Slide 4: mark byzewski (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=143755388 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-25-colorado-springs-threshold-gross-rent-1500-zcta View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902