| ZIP Code | 80515 |
|---|---|
| City | Drake |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Larimer County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 8,435 ft |
| Latitude | 40.462346 |
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| Longitude | -105.382303 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.8 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.9% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 138 (21.9%) |
| Some College | 64 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 76 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 106 (16.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 247 (39.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,896 ≈ Avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $539,800 ▲ 94% above avg ↑ 94% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 607 |
| Vacant Units | 287 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 607 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 287 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 80515 is located in Drake, Colorado, within Larimer County. With a population of 786, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.8 years. Economically, 80515 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,896 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80515 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $539,800 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 94% since 2019.
The population of 80515 is primarily White (95.93%). Residents are well-educated — 55.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 80515 in Drake, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 786 residents, a median household income of $79,896, and a median home value of $539,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.