ZIP Code 80642
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Hudson · Weld County · Colorado
- Population
- 4,309
- Median income
- $105,225
- Median home value
- $620,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.7%
- Land area
- 246.2 sq mi
18/sq mi
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 123% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.4
Denver
ZIP code 80642 in Hudson, Colorado has a population of 4,309. The median household income is $105,225, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $620,000, 123% above the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80642 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 246.2 square miles in Hudson, Weld County, Colorado. The area is home to 4,309 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 80642 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80642 sits at $105,225 (19% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $49,050. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $620,000 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,218 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80642 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Weld County, so you can benchmark 80642 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 80642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80642.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade 7
Wholesale trade
7 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 80642, Hudson, 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
4,309
Population
246.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80642?
38.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
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?
$105,225
Median Household Income
+19% vs state
$49,050
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 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?
1,563
Total Housing Units
1,471
Occupied Units
92
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$620,000
Median Home Value
+28% vs state
$1,218
Median Rent
1991
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
+10.2%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80642 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 198 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 226 |
| 2022 | +8.1% | 245 |
| 2023 | +0.1% | 245 |
| 2024 | +10.2% | 270 |
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 106 business establishments in ZIP 80642, employing approximately 959 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,600,000.
106
Businesses
959
Employees
$56.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 29.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 16.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.8% |
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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