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 Moderate-density area
- $90,055
- Median income Above-median income area
- $463,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80621 (Fort Lupton, CO) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.4 in 2023 to 273.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,811. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $463,200 (4% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $1,316; 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Weld County, so 80621 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 80621
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Lupton, CO
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$35,811
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80621 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Fort Lupton, 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)
$90,055 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
5,148housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 80601
Brighton (80601)
33,833 residents
- 80602
Brighton (80602)
27,665 residents
- 80621 12,079
Fort Lupton (80621)
12,079 residents
- 80603 11,973
Brighton (80603)
11,973 residents
- 80651 4,176
Platteville (80651)
4,176 residents
- 80530 3,790
Frederick (80530)
3,790 residents
- 80520 1,498
Firestone (80520)
1,498 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80621 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80621 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80602
Brighton (80602)
$151,737 median income
- 80530
Frederick (80530)
$124,000 median income
- 80603
Brighton (80603)
$118,297 median income
- 80601
Brighton (80601)
$105,417 median income
- 80621
Fort Lupton (80621)
$90,055 median income
- 80651
Platteville (80651)
$81,586 median income
- 80520
Firestone (80520)
$63,529 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80621, 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 (12,079 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 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.
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