City

Mead, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Weld County  ·  Colorado

👥5,552Population
💰$127,500Median HH Income▲ 67% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$590,500Median Home Value▲ 112% above avg
🎓62.4%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Hispanic: 21.6%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White74.0%
Hispanic21.6%
Asian1.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
27%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty1.1% ▼ 89% below avg
College Grads62.4% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
HS Graduate607 (19.8%)
Some College141 (4.6%)
Associates403 (13.2%)
Bachelors289 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree1,623 (53%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.8%Some College: 4.6%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 53%Edu
HS Grad19.8%
Some College4.6%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate53.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.2%Renter: 2.8%Tenure
Owner97.2%
Renter2.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
63%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,500 ▲ 67% above avg
Median Home Value$590,500 ▲ 112% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,694/mo
Total Housing Units1,778

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
35%
2000+
63%
About Mead, CO

Mead is a city in Colorado, located in Weld County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,552 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Mead is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,500 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mead is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $590,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,694 per month. Homeownership is high at 97.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mead is highly educated. 62.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80542 5,552 $127,500 $590,500 $2,694 2.5% 62.4% 97.2%