ZIP Code 80516
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Erie · Weld County · Colorado
- Population
- 20,254
- Median income
- $168,725
- Median home value
- $726,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.7%
- Land area
- 103.4 sq mi
196/sq mi
▲ 121% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 161% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Denver
ZIP code 80516 in Erie, Colorado has a population of 20,254. The median household income is $168,725, which is 121% above the national average. Median home value is $726,700, 161% above the US average. 66.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80516 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.4 square miles in Erie, Weld County, Colorado. The area is home to 20,254 residents, producing a population density of 196 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 80516 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80516 sits at $168,725 (90% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $65,893. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $726,700 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $2,798 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80516 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Weld County, so you can benchmark 80516 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 80516
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80516.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
193 establishments
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 63
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 62
Real estate and rental and leasing
62 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 80516, Erie, 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
20,254
Population
103.4
Area (sq mi)
196
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80516?
37.7
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
8.5%
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?
$168,725
Median Household Income
+90% vs state
$65,893
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 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
13,616
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$726,700
Median Home Value
+50% vs state
$2,798
Median Rent
2009
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80516 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 196 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 223 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 262 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 259 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 269 |
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 839 business establishments in ZIP 80516, employing approximately 6,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,600,000.
839
Businesses
6,224
Employees
$360.6M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 193 | 23.0% |
| Construction | 115 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 4.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.8% |
| Information | 14 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 80516 vs 80514 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80514 | Dacono, CO | 4,106 | 3.3 mi |
| 80023 | Broomfield, CO | 15,415 | 5.5 mi |
| 80026 | Lafayette, CO | 26,378 | 5.0 mi |
| 80504 | Longmont, CO | 46,876 | 7.8 mi |
| 80530 | Frederick, CO | 3,790 | 5.7 mi |
| 80520 | Firestone, CO | 1,498 | 6.3 mi |
| 80234 | Denver, CO | 25,937 | 9.6 mi |
| 80020 | Broomfield, CO | 46,871 | 8.8 mi |
| 80241 | Thornton, CO | 31,746 | 9.1 mi |
| 80501 | Longmont, CO | 39,521 | 9.0 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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