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Longmont, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80501

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

39,521
1,233/sq mi
$80,911
Median income
$488,800
Median home value
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Longmont pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,233
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, with 39,521 residents across 32.1 square miles, a density of 1,233 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80501 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,911 (9% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $42,310. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. Housing costs here run $488,800 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,662 a month; 58.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boulder County, so you can benchmark 80501 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 80501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Longmont, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80501.

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 80501, Longmont, 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

39,521

Population

32.1

Area (sq mi)

1,233

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80501?

38.4

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

12.3%

Foreign-Born

White 68.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%

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?

$80,911

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$42,310

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80501 ranks nationally

Longmont, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,911 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

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

What does housing look like?

19,754

Total Housing Units

18,945

Occupied Units

809

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.5%
Renter 41.5%

$488,800

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,662

Median Rent

1977

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80501 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 206
2021 +12.9% 233
2022 +14.3% 266
2023 +3.0% 274
2024 +0.8% 277

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 1,955 business establishments in ZIP 80501, employing approximately 26,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,595,454,000.

1,955

Businesses

26,371

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 277 14.2%
Retail trade 255 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 217 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 210 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 193 9.9%
Construction 148 7.6%
Finance and insurance 129 6.6%
Manufacturing 116 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 110 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 94 4.8%
Wholesale trade 67 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 38 1.9%
Educational services 36 1.8%
Information 28 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 24 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 80501 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 80501 ranks #2 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 80501 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 80501 ranks #8 of 8 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
80504 Longmont, CO 46,876 3.9 mi
80503 Longmont, CO 31,064 5.3 mi
80544 Niwot, CO 111 5.6 mi
80513 Berthoud, CO 10,296 9.2 mi
80542 Mead, CO 3,631 7.3 mi
80516 Erie, CO 20,254 9.0 mi
80301 Boulder, CO 22,555 9.5 mi
80514 Dacono, CO 4,106 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boulder County

80504 standard
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Pop: 46,876
80503 standard
Longmont, CO
Pop: 31,064
80027 standard
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Pop: 31,034
80302 standard
Boulder, CO
Pop: 26,941
80026 standard
Lafayette, CO
Pop: 26,378
80304 standard
Boulder, CO
Pop: 25,623

Related Areas

Boulder County Longmont, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80501 in? ▼
ZIP code 80501 (Longmont) 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 80501? ▼
ZIP code 80501 in Longmont, CO has a population of 39,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80501 is $80,911, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80501 is $488,800, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80501 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80501? ▼
ZIP code 80501 has 1,955 business establishments employing approximately 26,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80501 are: Health care and social assistance (277), Retail trade (255), Professional, scientific, and technical services (217). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80501 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 80501? ▼
In ZIP code 80501, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% 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 80501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80501 is 24.3 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 80501? ▼
In ZIP code 80501, approximately 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80501 is 11.1% 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.