| ZIP Code | 80545 |
|---|---|
| City | Red Feather Lakes |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Larimer County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 9,909 ft |
| Latitude | 40.842012 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.702819 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.0 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.77 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 46.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 249 (29.9%) |
| Some College | 80 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 113 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 92 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 299 (35.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,500 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $399,100 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,837 |
| Vacant Units | 1,341 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,837 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,341 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.77 |
ZIP code 80545 is located in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, within Larimer County. With a population of 913, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61 years. Economically, 80545 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,500 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80545 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $399,100 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 80545 is primarily White (97.48%). Residents are well-educated — 46.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.3%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 80545 in Red Feather Lakes, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 913 residents, a median household income of $91,500, and a median home value of $399,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.