Johnstown, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80534
Weld County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,301
- 90/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $129,024
- Median income Above-median income area
- $553,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Johnstown pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 90
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80534 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 80534 (Johnstown, CO) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.8 in 2023 to 276.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80534 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnstown, Weld County, Colorado, home to 11,301 residents across 125.6 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80534 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,024 (45% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,453. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $553,300 (14% above the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,846; 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Weld County, so 80534 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 80534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnstown, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80534.
- Construction
Construction
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 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 80534, Johnstown, 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
11,301
Population
125.6
Area (sq mi)
90
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80534?
35.0
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
4.6%
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?
$129,024
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$51,453
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80534 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Johnstown, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$129,024 Top 13% higher than 87% of 469 Colorado 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
7,567housing units
7,567
Total Housing Units
7,457
Occupied Units
110
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$553,300
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,846
Median Rent
2007
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80534 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 200 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 219 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 257 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 269 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 276 |
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 416 business establishments in ZIP 80534, employing approximately 6,639 people with a combined annual payroll of $339,260,000.
416
Businesses
6,639
Employees
$339.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 67 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Information | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.4% |
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 80534 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80634
Greeley (80634)
52,861 residents
- 80550 20,675
Windsor (80550)
20,675 residents
- 80534 11,301
Johnstown (80534)
11,301 residents
- 80543 5,887
Milliken (80543)
5,887 residents
- 80651 4,176
Platteville (80651)
4,176 residents
- 80542 3,631
Mead (80542)
3,631 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80534 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80534 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80542
Mead (80542)
$133,500 median income
- 80534
Johnstown (80534)
$129,024 median income
- 80550
Windsor (80550)
$126,132 median income
- 80543
Milliken (80543)
$104,574 median income
- 80634
Greeley (80634)
$82,742 median income
- 80651
Platteville (80651)
$81,586 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80534 ranks #2 of 6 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 80534, 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 (11,301 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 80534 in?
ZIP code 80534 (Johnstown) 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 80534?
ZIP code 80534 in Johnstown, CO has a population of 11,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80534?
The median household income in ZIP 80534 is $129,024, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80534?
The median home value in ZIP 80534 is $553,300, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80534 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80534?
ZIP code 80534 has 416 business establishments employing approximately 6,639 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80534?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80534 are: Construction (67), Accommodation and food services (47), Retail trade (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80534?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80534 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 80534?
In ZIP code 80534, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 80534?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80534 is 32.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80534?
In ZIP code 80534, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80534 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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