ZIP Code 80621
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Fort Lupton · Weld County · Colorado
- Population
- 12,079
- Median income
- $90,055
- Median home value
- $463,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.3%
- Land area
- 330.0 sq mi
37/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 67% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.3
Denver
ZIP code 80621 in Fort Lupton, Colorado has a population of 12,079. The median household income is $90,055, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $463,200, 67% above the US average. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80621 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 330.0 square miles in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The area is home to 12,079 residents, producing a population density of 37 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80621 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80621 sits at $90,055 (2% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $35,811. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $463,200 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,316 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80621 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Weld County, so you can benchmark 80621 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80621
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80621.
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80621, Fort Lupton, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,079
Population
330.0
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80621?
36.3
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
13.9%
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?
$90,055
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$35,811
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,148
Total Housing Units
5,052
Occupied Units
96
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$463,200
Median Home Value
-4% vs state
$1,316
Median Rent
1981
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80621 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 210 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 235 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 273 |
| 2023 | -7.8% | 251 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 273 |
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 318 business establishments in ZIP 80621, employing approximately 3,646 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,685,000.
318
Businesses
3,646
Employees
$237.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 56 | 17.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 6.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 19 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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