ZIP Code 80540
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Lyons · Boulder County · Colorado
- Population
- 4,461
- Median income
- $139,521
- Median home value
- $795,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.5%
- Land area
- 409.3 sq mi
11/sq mi
▲ 83% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 186% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.1
Denver
ZIP code 80540 in Lyons, Colorado has a population of 4,461. The median household income is $139,521, which is 83% above the national average. Median home value is $795,500, 186% above the US average. 60.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80540 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 409.3 square miles in Lyons, Boulder County, Colorado. The area is home to 4,461 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80540 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80540 sits at $139,521 (57% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $69,719. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $795,500 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $2,112 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80540 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boulder County, so you can benchmark 80540 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80540
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80540.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80540, Lyons, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,461
Population
409.3
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80540?
48.1
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
4.8%
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?
$139,521
Median Household Income
+57% vs state
$69,719
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,621
Total Housing Units
2,025
Occupied Units
596
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$795,500
Median Home Value
+64% vs state
$2,112
Median Rent
1980
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
-3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80540 have decreased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 201 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 222 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 273 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 278 |
| 2024 | -3.9% | 267 |
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 160 business establishments in ZIP 80540, employing approximately 849 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,961,000.
160
Businesses
849
Employees
$47.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 24 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.5% |
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 80540 vs 80455 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80455 | Jamestown, CO | 497 | 8.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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