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 High-density area
- $133,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $614,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,077. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.4% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $614,600 (27% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 98.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Weld County, so 80542 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 80542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mead, CO
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$50,077
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80542 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Mead, 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)
$133,500 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
1,678housing units
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 ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80542 vs 80504 →
ZIP 80542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80504
Longmont (80504)
46,876 residents
- 80501
Longmont (80501)
39,521 residents
- 80534 11,301
Johnstown (80534)
11,301 residents
- 80513 10,296
Berthoud (80513)
10,296 residents
- 80543 5,887
Milliken (80543)
5,887 residents
- 80530 3,790
Frederick (80530)
3,790 residents
- 80542 3,631
Mead (80542)
3,631 residents
- 80520 1,498
Firestone (80520)
1,498 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80542 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80542 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
- 80513
Berthoud (80513)
$126,726 median income
- 80530
Frederick (80530)
$124,000 median income
- 80504
Longmont (80504)
$113,643 median income
- 80543
Milliken (80543)
$104,574 median income
- 80501
Longmont (80501)
$80,911 median income
- 80520
Firestone (80520)
$63,529 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80542, 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 (3,631 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 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.
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