Wellington, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80549
Larimer County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,642
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $107,614
- Median income Above-median income area
- $475,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wellington pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80549 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 80549 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wellington, Larimer County, Colorado, home to 8,642 residents across 530.2 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80549 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,614 (21% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,653. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $475,900 (2% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $2,444; 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Larimer County, so 80549 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 80549
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellington, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80549.
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Manufacturing 19
Manufacturing
19 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 80549, Wellington, 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
8,642
Population
530.2
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80549?
35.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$107,614
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$44,653
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80549 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Wellington, 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)
$107,614 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
5,208housing units
5,208
Total Housing Units
5,088
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$475,900
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$2,444
Median Rent
2008
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80549 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 201 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 223 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 265 |
| 2023 | +5.6% | 280 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 279 |
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 273 business establishments in ZIP 80549, employing approximately 1,518 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,689,000.
273
Businesses
1,518
Employees
$69.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 60 | 22.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 6.2% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.1% |
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 80549 vs 80535 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80535 | Laporte, CO | 2,636 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80549, 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 (8,642 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 80549 in?
ZIP code 80549 (Wellington) 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 80549?
ZIP code 80549 in Wellington, CO has a population of 8,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80549?
The median household income in ZIP 80549 is $107,614, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80549?
The median home value in ZIP 80549 is $475,900, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80549?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80549 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80549?
ZIP code 80549 has 273 business establishments employing approximately 1,518 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80549?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80549 are: Construction (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (39), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80549?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80549 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 80549?
In ZIP code 80549, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 80549?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80549 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 80549?
In ZIP code 80549, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80549?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80549 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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