Fort Collins, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80526
Larimer County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,183
- 447/sq mi High-density area
- $88,686
- Median income Above-median income area
- $551,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.7%
- 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 low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 447
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80526 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80526 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, with 44,183 residents across 98.8 square miles, a density of 447 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80526 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,686 (0% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,463. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $551,800 (14% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,667; 57.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Larimer County, so 80526 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 80526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Collins, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80526.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
180 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
145 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 71
Real estate and rental and leasing
71 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 80526, 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
44,183
Population
98.8
Area (sq mi)
447
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80526?
34.1
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
5.7%
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?
$88,686
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$46,463
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80526 ranks nationally
Fort Collins, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$88,686 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
19,769housing units
19,769
Total Housing Units
19,147
Occupied Units
622
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$551,800
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,667
Median Rent
1988
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80526 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 217 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 238 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 284 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 305 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 306 |
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 889 business establishments in ZIP 80526, employing approximately 6,169 people with a combined annual payroll of $364,318,000.
889
Businesses
6,169
Employees
$364.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 180 | 20.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 145 | 16.3% |
| Construction | 100 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 6.6% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 22 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.1% |
| Information | 17 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.6% |
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 80526 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
- 80538
Loveland (80538)
43,930 residents
- 80537
Loveland (80537)
38,821 residents
- 80521
Fort Collins (80521)
33,409 residents
- 80524
Fort Collins (80524)
31,668 residents
- 80528 17,946
Fort Collins (80528)
17,946 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80526 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80528
Fort Collins (80528)
$130,350 median income
- 80525
Fort Collins (80525)
$91,636 median income
- 80526
Fort Collins (80526)
$88,686 median income
- 80538
Loveland (80538)
$86,671 median income
- 80537
Loveland (80537)
$86,325 median income
- 80524
Fort Collins (80524)
$85,035 median income
- 80521
Fort Collins (80521)
$58,082 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80526 ranks #3 of 7 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 80526, 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 (44,183 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 80526 in?
ZIP code 80526 (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 80526?
ZIP code 80526 in Fort Collins, CO has a population of 44,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80526?
The median household income in ZIP 80526 is $88,686, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80526?
The median home value in ZIP 80526 is $551,800, which is 98% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80526 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80526?
ZIP code 80526 has 889 business establishments employing approximately 6,169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80526?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80526 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (180), Health care and social assistance (145), Construction (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80526?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80526 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 80526?
In ZIP code 80526, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.7% 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 80526?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80526 is 21.2 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 80526?
In ZIP code 80526, approximately 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80526 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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