City

Fort Collins, CO

9 ZIP codes  ·  Larimer County  ·  Colorado

👥201,525Population
💰$86,432Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂33.1Median Age
🏠$553,660Median Home Value▲ 99% above avg
🎓66.1%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 12.8%Black: 1.2%Asian: 2.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic12.8%
Black1.2%
Asian2.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
20%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads66.1% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma623 (0.5%)
HS Graduate15,851 (13.3%)
Some College8,974 (7.5%)
Associates15,093 (12.7%)
Bachelors10,141 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree68,192 (57.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 13.3%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 57.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad13.3%
Some College7.5%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate57.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.8%Renter: 43.3%Tenure
Owner56.8%
Renter43.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
58%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,432 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$553,659 ▲ 99% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,654/mo
Total Housing Units86,262
Vacant Units3,248

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins is a city in Colorado, located in Larimer County. The city spans 9 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 201,525 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.07 years.

Economically, Fort Collins is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,431 is near the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Collins is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $553,659, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,654 per month.

The population of Fort Collins is highly educated. 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.14%).

Fort Collins, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado. Spread across 9 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fort Collins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80521 38,217 $52,679 $541,300 $1,412 8.4% 69.0% 36.9%
80524 39,111 $84,440 $527,700 $1,623 4.7% 61.9% 66.7%
80525 55,541 $93,349 $563,100 $1,744 4.6% 66.1% 58.8%
80526 44,423 $89,098 $520,500 $1,641 4.1% 64.9% 57.4%
80528 24,233 $122,133 $654,200 $1,906 2.5% 70.6% 66.0%

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