80521 ZIP Code
Fort Collins, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 80521 |
| City/Town: | Fort Collins |
| County: | Larimer |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,200 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,712 |
| Per Capita Income: | $15,975 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,511 |
| Median Home Value: | $494,700 |
| Land Area: | 14.0 sq miles
36.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5931, -105.1274 |
Population Information (80521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,200 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,836 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,364 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 23.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 965 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,001 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 863 | 2.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 7,205 | 18.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 11,357 | 29.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,475 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,786 | 9.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,694 | 4.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,088 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,057 | 2.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,714 | 4.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 761 | 2.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 234 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (80521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $494,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,322 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,511 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,547 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 964 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,492 | 37.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,055 | 62.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (80521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,809 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 50 | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 477 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,342 | 13.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,588 | 15.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,093 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,817 | 34.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,442 | 26.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (80521 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,712 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,446 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,120 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $15,975 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (80521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,489 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,443 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,998 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,763 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,785 | 73.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,738 | 22.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 911 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (80521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,990 | 83.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 703 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 358 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,399 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 73 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 915 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,762 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,423 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,440 | 11.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,961 | 7.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 320 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,105 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (80521 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,345 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 917 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,528 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,322 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,054 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,878 | 12.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,609 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,106 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 881 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 907 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (80521 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,103 | 56.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 897 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 742 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,429 | 11.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 2,014 | 9.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,706 | 12.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (80521 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 302 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,013 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,241 | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 444 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,268 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 592 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 264 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 671 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,576 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,404 | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,131 | 19.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 733 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 804 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (80521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (80521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,598 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,518 | 79.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,187 | 18.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,530 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (80521 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,581 | 86.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,781 | 12.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,690 | 11.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 261 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 296 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,157 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (80521 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,404 | 47.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 873 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 713 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,038 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,524 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 851 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,754 | 17.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 313 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (80521 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,914 | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,010 | 13.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,090 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,202 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,119 | 20.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,885 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,062 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 528 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,695 | 10.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (80521 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 474 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,748 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,792 | 30.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,015 | 32.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,914 | 18.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 568 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (80521 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,523 | 58.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 431 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,307 | 36.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 24 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 57 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 101 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 88 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (80521 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,141 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,729 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,504 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,173 | 28.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (80521 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 231 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 142 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 44 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 47 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 365 | 6.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,973 | 35.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,365 | 43.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 325 | 5.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (80521 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,121 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $549 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,322 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (80521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,547 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,055 | 27.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,424 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,432 | 30.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,785 | 32.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,034 | 14.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,039 | 14.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (80521 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,339 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,992 | 69.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,332 | 25.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 210 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 761 | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 12,156 | 70.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (80521 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 19,729 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 211 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 276 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,413 | 7.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 666 | 3.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 17,163 | 87.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (80521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,742 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,022 | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,128 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,360 | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 67 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,561 | 76.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 732 | 21.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (80521 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,595 | 61.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 14,333 | 37.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,300 | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 8,541 | 59.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,824 | 26.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 492 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (80521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,925 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 490 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,275 | 464.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,275 | 464.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,275 | 464.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 282 | 57.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 120 | 24.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 508 | 103.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 7.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (80521 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,235 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,564 | 90.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,671 | 9.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,547 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 843 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 724 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 557 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (80521 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,547 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,306 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
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