| ZIP Code | 80720 |
|---|---|
| City | Akron |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 4,581 ft |
| Latitude | 40.073492 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.187333 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 52% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 33 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 408 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 234 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 234 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 191 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 426 (27.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,619 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $209,100 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,102/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,166 |
| Vacant Units | 140 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,166 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 140 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 80720 is located in Akron, Colorado, within Washington County. With a population of 2,248, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 80720 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,619 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80720 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $209,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,102 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 80720 is primarily White (84.30%). Residents are well-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80720 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 80720 in Akron, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,248 residents, a median household income of $62,619, and a median home value of $209,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.