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Firestone, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80520

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

1,498
1,435/sq mi
$63,529
Median income
$449,400
Median home value
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Firestone pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
1,435
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80520 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80520 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, home to just 1,498 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 1,435 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80520 reports a modest median household income of $63,529 (28% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $37,743. Poverty here runs at 8.4%, with unemployment measured 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 80520

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Firestone, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80520.

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 80520, Firestone, 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

1,498

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

1,435

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80520?

41.4

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%

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

How ZIP 80520 ranks nationally

Firestone, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,529 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%

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

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$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

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ZIP 80520 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 80520 ranks #0 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 80520 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 80520 ranks #null of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Weld County

80634 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 52,861
80631 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 48,603
80550 standard
Windsor, CO
Pop: 20,675
80516 standard
Erie, CO
Pop: 20,254
80620 standard
Evans, CO
Pop: 17,775
80621 standard
Fort Lupton, CO
Pop: 12,079

Related Areas

Weld County Firestone, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80520 in? ▼
ZIP code 80520 (Firestone) is located in Weld County, Colorado. Weld County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/weld-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80520? ▼
ZIP code 80520 in Firestone, CO has a population of 1,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80520? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80520 is $63,529, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80520? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80520 is $449,400, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80520? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80520 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80520? ▼
ZIP code 80520 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 468 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80520? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80520 are: Construction (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Retail trade (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80520? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80520 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 80520? ▼
In ZIP code 80520, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% 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 80520? ▼
In ZIP code 80520, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80520? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80520 is 8.4% 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.