ZIP Code 80520
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Firestone · Weld County · Colorado
- Population
- 1,498
- Median income
- $63,529
- Median home value
- $449,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.7%
- Land area
- 1.0 sq mi
1,435/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
Denver
ZIP code 80520 in Firestone, Colorado has a population of 1,498. The median household income is $63,529, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $449,400, 62% above the US average. 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80520 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado. The area is home to 1,498 residents, producing a population density of 1,435 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 80520 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80520 sits at $63,529 (28% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $37,743. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. On housing, the median home value is $449,400 (7% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Weld County, so you can benchmark 80520 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 80520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80520.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 80520, Firestone, 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
1,498
Population
1.0
Area (sq mi)
1,435
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80520?
41.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
2.1%
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?
$63,529
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$37,743
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
582
Total Housing Units
582
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$449,400
Median Home Value
-7% vs state
1995
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
-1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80520 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 201 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 227 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 260 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 273 |
| 2024 | -1.9% | 268 |
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 45 business establishments in ZIP 80520, employing approximately 468 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,309,000.
45
Businesses
468
Employees
$19.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 22.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.7% |
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 80520 vs 80530 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80530 | Frederick, CO | 3,790 | 1.1 mi |
| 80514 | Dacono, CO | 4,106 | 3.6 mi |
| 80621 | Fort Lupton, CO | 12,079 | 6.9 mi |
| 80504 | Longmont, CO | 46,876 | 6.2 mi |
| 80516 | Erie, CO | 20,254 | 6.3 mi |
| 80602 | Brighton, CO | 27,665 | 10.4 mi |
| 80542 | Mead, CO | 3,631 | 9.1 mi |
| 80023 | Broomfield, CO | 15,415 | 10.6 mi |
| 80651 | Platteville, CO | 4,176 | 10.5 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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