| ZIP Code | 80528 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Collins |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Larimer County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,865 ft |
| Latitude | 40.499003 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.005051 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.6% ▲ 82% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 119 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,403 (10.1%) |
| Some College | 961 (7%) |
| Associates | 1,576 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,080 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,686 (62.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,133 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $654,200 ▲ 135% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,906/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,986 |
| Vacant Units | 258 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,986 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 258 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 80528 is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, within Larimer County. With a population of 24,233, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 80528 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,133 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80528 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $654,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,906 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 80528 is primarily White (73.05%). Residents are highly educated — 70.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80528 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 80528 in Fort Collins, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,233 residents, a median household income of $122,133, and a median home value of $654,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.