Estes Park, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80517
Larimer County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,313
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $95,404
- Median income Above-median income area
- $701,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Estes Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80517 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80517 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, home to 9,313 residents across 769.7 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80517 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,404 (8% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,117. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $701,700 (45% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,537.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Larimer County, so 80517 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 80517
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Estes Park, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80517.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
140 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Construction 53
Construction
53 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 51
Real estate and rental and leasing
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 51
Other services (except public administration)
51 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 80517, Estes Park, 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
9,313
Population
769.7
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80517?
55.8
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
5.4%
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?
$95,404
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$57,117
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80517 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Estes Park, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,404 Top 37% higher than 63% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,745housing units
6,745
Total Housing Units
4,533
Occupied Units
2,212
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$701,700
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,537
Median Rent
1987
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
-0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80517 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 196 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 219 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 260 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 273 |
| 2024 | -0.4% | 271 |
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 596 business establishments in ZIP 80517, employing approximately 4,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $212,589,000.
596
Businesses
4,363
Employees
$212.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 140 | 23.5% |
| Retail trade | 112 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 53 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.7% |
| Information | 9 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 0.8% |
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 80517 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80517
Estes Park (80517)
9,313 residents
- 80532 165
Glen Haven (80532)
165 residents
- 80511 76
Estes Park (80511)
76 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80517 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80517, 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 (9,313 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 80517 in?
ZIP code 80517 (Estes Park) is located in Larimer County, Colorado. Larimer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/larimer-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80517?
ZIP code 80517 in Estes Park, CO has a population of 9,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80517?
The median household income in ZIP 80517 is $95,404, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80517?
The median home value in ZIP 80517 is $701,700, which is 152% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80517?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80517 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80517?
ZIP code 80517 has 596 business establishments employing approximately 4,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80517?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80517 are: Accommodation and food services (140), Retail trade (112), Construction (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80517?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80517 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 80517?
In ZIP code 80517, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80517?
In ZIP code 80517, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80517?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80517 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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