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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
$88,686
Median income
$551,800
Median home value
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $46,463. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $551,800 (14% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,667 monthly, and 57.0% of units 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. To put 80526 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Larimer County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80526?

34.1

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,769

Total Housing Units

19,147

Occupied Units

622

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.0%
Renter 43.0%

$551,800

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80526 ranks #2 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 80526 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 80526 ranks #3 of 7 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
80538 Loveland, CO 43,930 3.6 mi
80521 Fort Collins, CO 33,409 4.8 mi
80525 Fort Collins, CO 48,419 5.4 mi
80528 Fort Collins, CO 17,946 7.6 mi
80537 Loveland, CO 38,821 10.5 mi
80524 Fort Collins, CO 31,668 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Larimer County

80525 standard
Fort Collins, CO
Pop: 48,419
80538 standard
Loveland, CO
Pop: 43,930
80537 standard
Loveland, CO
Pop: 38,821
80521 standard
Fort Collins, CO
Pop: 33,409
80524 standard
Fort Collins, CO
Pop: 31,668
80528 standard
Fort Collins, CO
Pop: 17,946

Related Areas

Larimer County Fort Collins, CO Colorado

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.