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Akron, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80720

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

2,558
1/sq mi
$65,913
Median income
$219,100
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Akron pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80720 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80720 covers 2325.5 square miles in Akron, Washington County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,558 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80720 reports a modest median household income of $65,913 (26% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $40,505. Local economic indicators show a 6.5% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $219,100 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,114 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Colorado and national benchmarks, shown above, are the best way to contextualize 80720, not the raw numbers 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 80720

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80720.

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 80720, Akron, 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

2,558

Population

2325.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80720?

45.6

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

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?

$65,913

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$40,505

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80720 ranks nationally

Akron, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,913 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,166

Total Housing Units

1,017

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$219,100

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,114

Median Rent

1959

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

+28.7%

YoY Change (2022)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 80720 have increased 28.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +13.0% 192
2019 +14.1% 219
2020 +3.1% 226
2021 -0.2% 226
2022 +28.7% 290

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 80720, employing approximately 442 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,831,000.

84

Businesses

442

Employees

$22.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 15.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 13.1%
Retail trade 10 11.9%
Finance and insurance 9 10.7%
Construction 6 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 3.6%
Manufacturing 3 3.6%
Wholesale trade 3 3.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80720 in? ▼
ZIP code 80720 (Akron) is located in Washington County, Colorado. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80720? ▼
ZIP code 80720 in Akron, CO has a population of 2,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80720? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80720 is $65,913, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80720? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80720 is $219,100, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80720? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80720 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80720? ▼
ZIP code 80720 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 442 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80720? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80720 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Transportation and warehousing (11), Retail trade (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80720? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80720 increased by 28.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 80720? ▼
In ZIP code 80720, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 80720? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80720 is 20.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80720? ▼
In ZIP code 80720, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80720? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80720 is 6.5% 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.