Red Feather Lakes, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80545
Larimer County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 851
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $93,207
- Median income Above-median income area
- $394,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Red Feather Lakes pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80545 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80545 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Red Feather Lakes, Larimer County, Colorado, home to just 851 residents across 709.2 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80545 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,207 (5% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,023. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $394,600 (19% below the average Colorado ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Colorado and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 80545.
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 80545
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Feather Lakes, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80545.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3 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 80545, Red Feather Lakes, 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
851
Population
709.2
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80545?
59.4
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$93,207
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$45,023
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80545 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Red Feather Lakes, 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)
$93,207 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,830housing units
1,830
Total Housing Units
499
Occupied Units
1,331
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$394,600
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
1977
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
+23.2%
YoY Change (2022)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80545 have increased 23.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -1.7% | 158 |
| 2019 | +19.9% | 189 |
| 2020 | +1.4% | 191 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 212 |
| 2022 | +23.2% | 261 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 80545, employing approximately 245 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,908,000.
27
Businesses
245
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 25.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 18.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 11.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80545, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 80545 in?
ZIP code 80545 (Red Feather Lakes) is located in Larimer County, Colorado. Larimer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/larimer-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80545?
ZIP code 80545 in Red Feather Lakes, CO has a population of 851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80545?
The median household income in ZIP 80545 is $93,207, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80545?
The median home value in ZIP 80545 is $394,600, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80545 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80545?
ZIP code 80545 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80545 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80545?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80545 increased by 23.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 80545?
In ZIP code 80545, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80545 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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