80524 ZIP Code
Fort Collins, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 80524 |
| City/Town: | Fort Collins |
| County: | Larimer |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,711 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,733 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,145 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,012 |
| Median Home Value: | $482,900 |
| Land Area: | 122.7 sq miles
317.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.4 sq miles
24.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6469, -105.0295 |
Population Information (80524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,711 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,188 | 52.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,523 | 47.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,152 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,967 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,078 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,652 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,771 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,799 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,289 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,916 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,248 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,462 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,218 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,601 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 558 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (80524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $482,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,534 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,012 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,038 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 974 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,577 | 65.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,461 | 34.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (80524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,091 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 827 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,059 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,612 | 17.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,417 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,142 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,634 | 29.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,400 | 20.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (80524 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,733 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,959 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $108,930 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,145 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (80524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,690 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,484 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 981 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,382 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,723 | 76.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,891 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,857 | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (80524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,269 | 83.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 514 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 583 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 503 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 18 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,281 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,543 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,906 | 10.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,962 | 18.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,538 | 14.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 78 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,319 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (80524 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 963 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 441 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 992 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,291 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,512 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,299 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,150 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,784 | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,402 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,204 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (80524 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,654 | 66.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,386 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 103 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 739 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 811 | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,497 | 17.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (80524 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 516 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,410 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,356 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 494 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,310 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 799 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 219 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 973 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,354 | 16.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,775 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,680 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 966 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 632 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (80524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.8% | 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 (80524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,773 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,822 | 69.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,984 | 33.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,540 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (80524 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,885 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,037 | 25.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,788 | 17.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 437 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 532 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,335 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (80524 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,581 | 62.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,140 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 581 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 621 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 597 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 335 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,023 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,112 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (80524 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 124 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,174 | 18.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,033 | 17.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,132 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,644 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,653 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,361 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 627 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 450 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,814 | 10.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (80524 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 460 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,174 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,682 | 21.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,688 | 39.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,737 | 22.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,271 | 7.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (80524 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,791 | 73.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 685 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,229 | 20.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 76 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 115 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 54 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (80524 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 530 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,450 | 27.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,294 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,764 | 29.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (80524 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,069 | 10.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 229 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 385 | 3.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 89 | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 400 | 3.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,432 | 32.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,005 | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 968 | 9.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (80524 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,087 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $608 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,534 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (80524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,038 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,992 | 49.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,885 | 18.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,255 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,649 | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,481 | 27.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,396 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (80524 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,935 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,314 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,591 | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 420 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,377 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,662 | 27.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (80524 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,016 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 604 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 394 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,013 | 30.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,944 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,061 | 40.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (80524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,910 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,939 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,313 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,088 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 250 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,903 | 46.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,935 | 47.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (80524 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,927 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,421 | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,385 | 52.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,905 | 45.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,480 | 23.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 131 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (80524 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,577 | 91.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 646 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,134 | 485.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,134 | 485.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,134 | 485.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 752 | 116.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 44 | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 35 | 5.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,862 | 288.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 91 | 14.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (80524 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,559 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,148 | 87.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,411 | 12.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,711 | 10.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 533 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 167 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (80524 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,038 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,587 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
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