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Windsor, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80550

Weld County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,675
150/sq mi
$126,132
Median income
$582,000
Median home value
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Windsor pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
150
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80550 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80550 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Windsor, Weld County, Colorado, with 20,675 residents across 138.1 square miles, a density of 150 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80550 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,132 (42% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $55,037. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $582,000 (20% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,852 monthly, and 79.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 80550 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Weld County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 80550

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Windsor, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80550.

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 80550, Windsor, 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

20,675

Population

138.1

Area (sq mi)

150

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80550?

38.0

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$126,132

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$55,037

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80550 ranks nationally

Windsor, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,132 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.4%

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

What does housing look like?

18,357

Total Housing Units

17,690

Occupied Units

667

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$582,000

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,852

Median Rent

2010

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80550 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 201
2021 +10.8% 223
2022 +18.2% 263
2023 +5.2% 277
2024 +0.8% 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 1,075 business establishments in ZIP 80550, employing approximately 10,458 people with a combined annual payroll of $636,059,000.

1,075

Businesses

10,458

Employees

$636.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 177 16.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 154 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 105 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 101 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 95 8.8%
Retail trade 84 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 72 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 69 6.4%
Finance and insurance 47 4.4%
Wholesale trade 37 3.4%
Manufacturing 35 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 2.1%
Educational services 22 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 1.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 13 1.2%
Information 13 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 80550 vs 80546 →

ZIP 80550 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80550 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80550 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 80550 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
80546 Severance, CO 149 4.1 mi
80547 Timnath, CO 624 4.5 mi
80528 Fort Collins, CO 17,946 5.4 mi
80534 Johnstown, CO 11,301 10.5 mi
80543 Milliken, CO 5,887 9.7 mi
80525 Fort Collins, CO 48,419 7.9 mi
80634 Greeley, CO 52,861 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Weld County

80634 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 52,861
80631 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 48,603
80516 standard
Erie, CO
Pop: 20,254
80620 standard
Evans, CO
Pop: 17,775
80621 standard
Fort Lupton, CO
Pop: 12,079
80603 standard
Brighton, CO
Pop: 11,973

Related Areas

Weld County Windsor, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80550 in? ▼
ZIP code 80550 (Windsor) 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 80550? ▼
ZIP code 80550 in Windsor, CO has a population of 20,675 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80550? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80550 is $126,132, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80550? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80550 is $582,000, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80550? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80550 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80550? ▼
ZIP code 80550 has 1,075 business establishments employing approximately 10,458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80550? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80550 are: Construction (177), Professional, scientific, and technical services (154), Health care and social assistance (105). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80550? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80550 increased by 0.8% 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 80550? ▼
In ZIP code 80550, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.4% 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 80550? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80550 is 26.6 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 80550? ▼
In ZIP code 80550, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80550? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80550 is 6.0% 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.