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Fort Lupton, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80621

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

12,079
37/sq mi
$90,055
Median income
$463,200
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Lupton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80621 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80621 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, home to 12,079 residents across 330.0 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80621 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,055 (2% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $35,811. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. Median home value sits at $463,200 (4% below the state average), median rent at $1,316 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 80621

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Lupton, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80621.

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 80621, Fort Lupton, 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

12,079

Population

330.0

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80621?

36.3

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

13.9%

Foreign-Born

White 60.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%

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

How ZIP 80621 ranks nationally

Fort Lupton, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,055 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 80621 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 80621 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 80621 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 80621 ranks #5 of 7 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
80520 Firestone, CO 1,498 6.9 mi
80530 Frederick, CO 3,790 6.8 mi
80651 Platteville, CO 4,176 8.9 mi
80601 Brighton, CO 33,833 10.1 mi
80603 Brighton, CO 11,973 9.3 mi
80602 Brighton, CO 27,665 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Weld County

80634 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 52,861
80631 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 48,603
80550 standard
Windsor, CO
Pop: 20,675
80516 standard
Erie, CO
Pop: 20,254
80620 standard
Evans, CO
Pop: 17,775
80603 standard
Brighton, CO
Pop: 11,973

Related Areas

Weld County Fort Lupton, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80621 in? ▼
ZIP code 80621 (Fort Lupton) 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 80621? ▼
ZIP code 80621 in Fort Lupton, CO has a population of 12,079 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80621? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80621 is $90,055, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80621? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80621 is $463,200, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80621? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80621 is White at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80621? ▼
ZIP code 80621 has 318 business establishments employing approximately 3,646 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80621? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80621 are: Construction (56), Transportation and warehousing (40), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80621? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80621 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 80621? ▼
In ZIP code 80621, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 80621? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80621 is 32.1 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 80621? ▼
In ZIP code 80621, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80621? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80621 is 14.4% 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.