| ZIP Code | 80549 |
|---|---|
| City | Wellington |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Larimer County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 5,564 ft |
| Latitude | 40.857542 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.044126 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 53.2% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 61 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,688 (19.2%) |
| Some College | 966 (11%) |
| Associates | 1,407 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 799 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,885 (44.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,760 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $452,800 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,290/mo ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,131 |
| Vacant Units | 123 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,131 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 123 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 80549 is located in Wellington, Colorado, within Larimer County. With a population of 14,132, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.8 years. Economically, 80549 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,760 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80549 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $452,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,290 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 80549 is primarily White (79.69%). Residents are well-educated — 53.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.6%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80549 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 80549 in Wellington, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,132 residents, a median household income of $103,760, and a median home value of $452,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.