City

Wellington, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Larimer County  ·  Colorado

👥14,132Population
💰$103,760Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$452,800Median Home Value▲ 62% above avg
🎓53.2%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.7%Hispanic: 17.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White79.7%
Hispanic17.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads53.2% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,688 (19.2%)
Some College966 (11%)
Associates1,407 (16%)
Bachelors799 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree3,885 (44.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 11%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 44.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad19.2%
Some College11.0%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate44.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
65%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,760 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$452,800 ▲ 62% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,290/mo
Total Housing Units5,131
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
71%
About Wellington, CO

Wellington is a city in Colorado, located in Larimer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,132 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Wellington is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,760 is above the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wellington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $452,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,290 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellington is well-educated. 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80549 14,132 $103,760 $452,800 $2,290 6.0% 53.2% 83.5%