Shawn
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Colorado Springs Zip Codes
Just how Zippy are they?
If you are moving to Colorado Springs it can be a daunting task to determine exactly where you want to live. Some people rely on the “feel” or look of an area when moving to a new city. Many relocating buyers are data junkies that want to know all about the different areas that they have to choose from. I personally like to use a bit of both.
These days, many MLS search sites use zip codes as a data field to search for homes. If you have never been to an area, that is just not very helpful. I spend time searching for homes in cities other than Colorado Springs so I know firsthand the frustration of navigating the zip code maze!
There is a cool web site that I found recently. It is called ZipSkinny. The site uses recent Census Bureau data to educate its users about individual zip codes. I love this site! Having all the data that you need is a good thing when searching for a home!
The site will pull all of the data available for a certain zip code. If you want to know the incomes, education levels or ages of the residents, its all there! School info is also avalable. Colorado Springs real estate values can vary from area to area so this is all good info to arm yourself with before searching for a home.
My favorite feature is the zip code comparison search. You can input your current zip code and then compare it to others in Colorado Springs. This way, if you like where you live now, it is easy to find a similar area where you might feel comfortable.
Zip code analysis is just one way to narrow down your search for a home. Again, many people will just go by price range and feel of an area. I prefer to use both when learning about Colorado Springs homes for sale. In my opinion you need to use every tool available to you!
To learn more about specific areas in Colorado Springs, comment below or contact me. I would love to assist you!