80526 ZIP Code
Fort Collins, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 80526 |
| City/Town: | Fort Collins |
| County: | Larimer |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,478 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,265 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,069 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,736 |
| Median Home Value: | $475,500 |
| Land Area: | 32.0 sq miles
82.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5222, -105.1294 |
Population Information (80526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,478 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,227 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,251 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,871 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,053 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,587 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,799 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,488 | 14.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,163 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,410 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,819 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,154 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,293 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,306 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,567 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 968 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (80526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $475,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,518 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,736 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,108 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 628 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,545 | 55.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,563 | 44.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (80526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,680 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 206 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 455 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,007 | 14.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,384 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,722 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,404 | 32.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,502 | 22.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (80526 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,265 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,950 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,760 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,069 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (80526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,665 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,360 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,236 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,721 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,674 | 73.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,031 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,540 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 115 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (80526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,262 | 86.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 255 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 172 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,282 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 58 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 750 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,699 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,644 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,498 | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,101 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 38 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,311 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (80526 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,104 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 809 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,157 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 914 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,991 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,958 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,535 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,748 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,963 | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,929 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (80526 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,965 | 66.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,603 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 334 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 607 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,212 | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,392 | 17.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (80526 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 260 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,123 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,229 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 682 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,591 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 595 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 422 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,028 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,091 | 16.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,492 | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,520 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,256 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,071 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (80526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.2% | 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 (80526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,497 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,896 | 76.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,577 | 26.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,732 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (80526 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,939 | 83.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,632 | 19.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,128 | 16.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 433 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 386 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,271 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (80526 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,186 | 56.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,607 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 392 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,180 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,662 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,628 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,231 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 785 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 65 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (80526 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 71 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,068 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,478 | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,238 | 26.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,206 | 26.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,187 | 21.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,006 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 335 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 39 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 108 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (80526 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 240 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,547 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,117 | 25.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,175 | 31.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,813 | 24.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,844 | 9.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (80526 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,439 | 70.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 518 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,894 | 25.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 22 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 116 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 55 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (80526 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 693 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,574 | 29.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,270 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,571 | 23.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (80526 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 492 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 189 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 45 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 50 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 550 | 5.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,692 | 44.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,220 | 40.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 307 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (80526 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,055 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $562 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,518 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (80526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,108 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,264 | 43.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,372 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,763 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,074 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,806 | 25.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,147 | 21.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (80526 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,774 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,700 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,426 | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 265 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,263 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,639 | 40.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (80526 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,737 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 767 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 365 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,550 | 25.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,074 | 15.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,981 | 50.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (80526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,296 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,981 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,229 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,007 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 306 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,156 | 53.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,545 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (80526 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,089 | 78.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,024 | 20.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,511 | 50.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,305 | 47.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,541 | 28.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 208 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (80526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,434 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 353 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,044 | 579.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,044 | 579.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,044 | 579.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 454 | 128.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 7.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 638 | 180.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 71 | 20.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (80526 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,607 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,258 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,349 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,004 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 509 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 814 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (80526 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,108 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,786 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
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