City

Fort Morgan, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Morgan County  ·  Colorado

👥16,800Population
💰$72,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$318,100Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.4%Hispanic: 43.8%Black: 4.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White47.4%
Hispanic43.8%
Black4.8%
Asian0.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma527 (5.5%)
HS Graduate3,254 (33.7%)
Some College973 (10.1%)
Associates2,053 (21.2%)
Bachelors885 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree1,972 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College10.1%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.8%Renter: 38.2%Tenure
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$318,100 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,096/mo
Total Housing Units6,575
Vacant Units197

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Fort Morgan, CO

Fort Morgan is a city in Colorado, located in Morgan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,800 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Fort Morgan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,500 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Morgan is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $318,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,096 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Morgan is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.4%.

Fort Morgan, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Fort Morgan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80701 16,800 $72,500 $318,100 $1,096 4.3% 29.6% 61.8%