ZIP Code 80026
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Lafayette · Boulder County · Colorado
- Population
- 26,378
- Median income
- $120,187
- Median home value
- $705,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.0%
- Land area
- 57.5 sq mi
458/sq mi
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 154% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
Denver
ZIP code 80026 in Lafayette, Colorado has a population of 26,378. The median household income is $120,187, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $705,600, 154% above the US average. 64.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80026 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.5 square miles in Lafayette, Boulder County, Colorado. The area is home to 26,378 residents, producing a population density of 458 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80026 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80026 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $705,600 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $2,104 per month, and 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80026 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boulder County, so you can benchmark 80026 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80026.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
218 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
185 establishments
- Construction
Construction
104 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 80026?
40.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
10.2%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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