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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
$93,207
Median income
$394,600
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $45,023. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $394,600 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. The state and national benchmarks above give 80545's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 80545?

59.4

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$45,023

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80545 ranks nationally

Red Feather Lakes, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,207 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,830

Total Housing Units

499

Occupied Units

1,331

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$394,600

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

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.

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.