Fort Collins, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80524
Larimer County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,668
- 97/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,035
- Median income Above-median income area
- $561,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Collins pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 97
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80524 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80524 (Fort Collins, CO) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 306.2 in 2023 to 311.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80524 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, with 31,668 residents across 327.8 square miles, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80524 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,035 (4% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,462. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $561,400 (16% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 64.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,697.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Larimer County, so 80524 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 80524
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Collins, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80524.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
343 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
242 establishments
- Construction
Construction
240 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
201 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
194 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 80524, Fort Collins, 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
31,668
Population
327.8
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80524?
35.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
8.1%
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?
$85,035
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$50,462
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80524 ranks nationally
Fort Collins, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$85,035 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US 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
18,180housing units
18,180
Total Housing Units
17,399
Occupied Units
781
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$561,400
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,697
Median Rent
1990
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)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80524 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 220 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 238 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 282 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 306 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 312 |
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 2,113 business establishments in ZIP 80524, employing approximately 26,770 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,606,699,000.
2,113
Businesses
26,770
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
20
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 343 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 242 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 240 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 201 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 194 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 174 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 136 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 120 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 119 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 101 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 75 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 1.9% |
| Information | 38 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 29 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 0.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.2% |
| Utilities | 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 80524 vs 80525 →
ZIP 80524 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80525
Fort Collins (80525)
48,419 residents
- 80526
Fort Collins (80526)
44,183 residents
- 80521
Fort Collins (80521)
33,409 residents
- 80524
Fort Collins (80524)
31,668 residents
- 80547 624
Timnath (80547)
624 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80524 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80524 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80547
Timnath (80547)
$180,492 median income
- 80525
Fort Collins (80525)
$91,636 median income
- 80526
Fort Collins (80526)
$88,686 median income
- 80524
Fort Collins (80524)
$85,035 median income
- 80521 $58,082
Fort Collins (80521)
$58,082 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80524 ranks #4 of 5 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 80524, 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 (31,668 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 80524 in?
ZIP code 80524 (Fort Collins) 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 80524?
ZIP code 80524 in Fort Collins, CO has a population of 31,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80524?
The median household income in ZIP 80524 is $85,035, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80524?
The median home value in ZIP 80524 is $561,400, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80524 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80524?
ZIP code 80524 has 2,113 business establishments employing approximately 26,770 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80524?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80524 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (343), Retail trade (242), Construction (240). There are 20 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80524?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80524 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 80524?
In ZIP code 80524, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.8% 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 80524?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80524 is 21.9 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 80524?
In ZIP code 80524, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80524 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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