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 High-density area
- $80,911
- Median income Near-median income area
- $488,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,310. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $488,800 (1% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,662; 58.5% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Boulder County, so 80501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
277 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
255 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
217 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
210 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
193 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 80501?
38.4
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
12.3%
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?
$80,911
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,754housing units
19,754
Total Housing Units
18,945
Occupied Units
809
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$488,800
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80501 vs 80504 →
ZIP 80501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80504
Longmont (80504)
46,876 residents
- 80501
Longmont (80501)
39,521 residents
- 80503
Longmont (80503)
31,064 residents
- 80301
Boulder (80301)
22,555 residents
- 80516
Erie (80516)
20,254 residents
- 80513 10,296
Berthoud (80513)
10,296 residents
- 80514 4,106
Dacono (80514)
4,106 residents
- 80542 3,631
Mead (80542)
3,631 residents
- 80544 111
Niwot (80544)
111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80516
Erie (80516)
$168,725 median income
- 80542
Mead (80542)
$133,500 median income
- 80513
Berthoud (80513)
$126,726 median income
- 80504
Longmont (80504)
$113,643 median income
- 80503
Longmont (80503)
$113,620 median income
- 80514
Dacono (80514)
$104,494 median income
- 80301
Boulder (80301)
$95,207 median income
- 80501
Longmont (80501)
$80,911 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80501, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,521 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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