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Mead, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80542

Weld County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,631
156/sq mi
$133,500
Median income
$614,600
Median home value
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mead pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
156
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80542 covers 23.2 square miles in Mead, Weld County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,631 residents on file, a density of 156 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80542 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,500 (51% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $50,077. Local economic indicators show a 1.4% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $614,600 (27% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 98.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Weld County, letting you compare 80542 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 80542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mead, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80542.

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 80542, Mead, 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

3,631

Population

23.2

Area (sq mi)

156

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80542?

39.4

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%

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?

$133,500

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$50,077

Per Capita Income

1.4%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80542 ranks nationally

Mead, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$133,500 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,678

Total Housing Units

1,662

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

3.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.3%
Renter 1.7%

$614,600

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

2005

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

+12.3%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80542 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.6% 180
2020 +5.1% 189
2021 +13.3% 214
2022 +12.3% 241
2024 – 264

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 104 business establishments in ZIP 80542, employing approximately 770 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,811,000.

104

Businesses

770

Employees

$50.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 25.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 13.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 9 8.7%
Wholesale trade 7 6.7%
Retail trade 7 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.8%
Manufacturing 4 3.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.9%

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 80542 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 80542 ranks #7 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 80542 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 80542 ranks the highest of 8 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
80504 Longmont, CO 46,876 5.1 mi
80534 Johnstown, CO 11,301 7.5 mi
80513 Berthoud, CO 10,296 7.0 mi
80501 Longmont, CO 39,521 7.3 mi
80520 Firestone, CO 1,498 9.1 mi
80530 Frederick, CO 3,790 10.2 mi
80543 Milliken, CO 5,887 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Weld County

80634 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 52,861
80631 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 48,603
80550 standard
Windsor, CO
Pop: 20,675
80516 standard
Erie, CO
Pop: 20,254
80620 standard
Evans, CO
Pop: 17,775
80621 standard
Fort Lupton, CO
Pop: 12,079

Related Areas

Weld County Mead, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80542 in? ▼
ZIP code 80542 (Mead) 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 80542? ▼
ZIP code 80542 in Mead, CO has a population of 3,631 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80542 is $133,500, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80542 is $614,600, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80542 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80542? ▼
ZIP code 80542 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 770 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80542 are: Construction (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80542? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80542 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 80542? ▼
In ZIP code 80542, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.6% 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 80542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80542 is 30.6 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 80542? ▼
In ZIP code 80542, approximately 98.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80542 is 1.4% 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.