| ZIP Code | 80542 |
|---|---|
| City | Mead |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Weld County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 5,067 ft |
| Latitude | 40.234051 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.999017 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08123 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.12 |
| Below Poverty | 1.1% ▼ 89% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.4% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 607 (19.8%) |
| Some College | 141 (4.6%) |
| Associates | 403 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 289 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,623 (53%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,500 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $590,500 ▲ 112% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,694/mo ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,778 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,778 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 97.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.12 |
ZIP code 80542 is located in Mead, Colorado, within Weld County. With a population of 5,552, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 80542 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,500 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80542 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $590,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,694 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 97.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 80542 is primarily White (73.96%). Residents are highly educated — 62.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.1%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80542 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 80542 in Mead, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,552 residents, a median household income of $127,500, and a median home value of $590,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.