ZIP Code 80542
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Mead · Weld County · Colorado
- Population
- 3,631
- Median income
- $133,500
- Median home value
- $614,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.6%
- Land area
- 23.2 sq mi
156/sq mi
▲ 75% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 121% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Denver
ZIP code 80542 in Mead, Colorado has a population of 3,631. The median household income is $133,500, which is 75% above the national average. Median home value is $614,600, 121% above the US average. 50.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80542 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.2 square miles in Mead, Weld County, Colorado. The area is home to 3,631 residents, producing a population density of 156 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 80542 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80542 sits at $133,500 (51% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $50,077. The poverty rate stands at 1.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. 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, a direct signal of whether 80542 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Weld County, so you can benchmark 80542 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 80542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80542.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade 7
Wholesale trade
7 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 80542, Mead, 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
3,631
Population
23.2
Area (sq mi)
156
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80542?
39.4
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
7.2%
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?
$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
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?
1,678
Total Housing Units
1,662
Occupied Units
16
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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