You can simply call this city “The Springs.” It is located in El Paso County, Colorado and is situated close to the base of a famous mountain called Pikes Peak. Colorado Springs, in the zip code 80916, is the most extensive municipality in Colorado, covering an area of 194.9 square miles. The area has spectacular views of mountains and buildings, which makes it a great place to live and raise your family.Colorado Springs has the features of a modernized urban area including parks, open spaces and bike trails. The climate is semi-arid, which makes it a little warmer than several other places and as a result, more suitable for camping and hiking.The economy of Colorado Springs is driven primarily by the military, due the presence of a few military sites nearby. Other key drivers of the economy include tourism and hi-tech industries. However, in recent times, the city has experienced growth in several other sectors. As a result, Colorado Springs has an unemployment rate that has been on a downtrend since 2013.The Garden of the Gods is by far the most popular park in the area and to many, it is considered as the most beautiful in the world. As for education, the best schools here are The Colorado Springs School, Evangelical Christian Academy and Pikes Peak Christian School. There are also multiple options for higher education after your children finish high school.When searching for a new home for sale in the 80916 zip code amongst the 115 communities in the area, you will find homes built by popular homebuilders like Classic Homes, Campbell Homes, LGI Homes, Century Communities and JM Weston Homes. The lowest-priced home here is $164,900 and the most expensive is $995,000. There are also 581 home plans available. If you want to make your search for a new home in the area easier, use NewHomeSource and their filtering tools to conduct the search.