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Lafayette, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80026

Boulder County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,378
458/sq mi
$120,187
Median income
$705,600
Median home value
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lafayette pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
458
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80026 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80026 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lafayette, Boulder County, Colorado, with 26,378 residents across 57.5 square miles, a density of 458 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80026 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,187 (36% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $64,575. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $705,600 for a typical home value (46% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,104 a month; 65.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Boulder County, letting you compare 80026 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 80026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80026.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80026, Lafayette, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,378

Population

57.5

Area (sq mi)

458

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 80026?

40.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$120,187

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$64,575

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80026 ranks nationally

Lafayette, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$120,187 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,835

Total Housing Units

13,524

Occupied Units

311

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$705,600

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$2,104

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80026 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 222
2021 +11.8% 248
2022 +17.3% 291
2023 +3.5% 301
2024 +1.3% 305

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,151 business establishments in ZIP 80026, employing approximately 13,689 people with a combined annual payroll of $924,809,000.

1,151

Businesses

13,689

Employees

$924.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 218 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 185 16.1%
Construction 104 9.0%
Retail trade 98 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 96 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 84 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 5.7%
Manufacturing 56 4.9%
Finance and insurance 55 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 4.4%
Wholesale trade 45 3.9%
Educational services 32 2.8%
Information 24 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 80026 vs 80020 →

ZIP 80026 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80026 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 80026 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
80020 Broomfield, CO 46,871 5.8 mi
80516 Erie, CO 20,254 5.0 mi
80023 Broomfield, CO 15,415 5.4 mi
80027 Louisville, CO 31,034 5.6 mi
80301 Boulder, CO 22,555 5.9 mi
80021 Broomfield, CO 30,051 8.5 mi
80303 Boulder, CO 22,361 6.6 mi
80544 Niwot, CO 111 7.3 mi
80514 Dacono, CO 4,106 8.2 mi
80234 Denver, CO 25,937 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boulder County

80504 standard
Longmont, CO
Pop: 46,876
80501 standard
Longmont, CO
Pop: 39,521
80503 standard
Longmont, CO
Pop: 31,064
80027 standard
Louisville, CO
Pop: 31,034
80302 standard
Boulder, CO
Pop: 26,941
80304 standard
Boulder, CO
Pop: 25,623

Related Areas

Boulder County Lafayette, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80026 in? ▼
ZIP code 80026 (Lafayette) is located in Boulder County, Colorado. Boulder County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boulder-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80026? ▼
ZIP code 80026 in Lafayette, CO has a population of 26,378 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80026? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80026 is $120,187, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80026? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80026 is $705,600, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80026? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80026 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80026? ▼
ZIP code 80026 has 1,151 business establishments employing approximately 13,689 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80026? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80026 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (218), Health care and social assistance (185), Construction (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80026? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80026 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80026? ▼
In ZIP code 80026, 75.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 80026? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80026 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80026? ▼
In ZIP code 80026, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80026? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80026 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.