City

Erie, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Weld County  ·  Colorado

👥37,107Population
💰$160,590Median HH Income▲ 110% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$683,600Median Home Value▲ 145% above avg
🎓71.1%College Grads▲ 84% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 6.2%Other: 5.1%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic10.7%
Black0.1%
Asian6.2%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads71.1% ▲ 84% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma178 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,491 (10.8%)
Some College1,302 (5.6%)
Associates2,694 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,844 (8%)
Graduate Degree14,576 (63.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 10.8%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 63.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad10.8%
Some College5.6%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate63.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$160,590 ▲ 110% above avg
Median Home Value$683,600 ▲ 145% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,718/mo
Total Housing Units13,163
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
72%
About Erie, CO

Erie is a city in Colorado, located in Weld County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 37,107 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Erie is a affluent community. The median household income of $160,590 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Erie is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $683,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,718 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Erie is highly educated. 71.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.31%).

Erie, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Erie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80516 37,107 $160,590 $683,600 $2,718 3.7% 71.1% 89.0%